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RI H5603
RI H5603Allows emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for up to a total of five (5) school years.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for up to a total of five (5) school years. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Rhode Island's teacher certification regulations by allowing the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education to issue emergency preliminary teaching certificates for up to five total school years. Specifically, the bill permits the council to grant a one-year emergency preliminary certificate to individuals who do not meet standard certification requirements, with the option to renew this certificate annually for four additional years. These emergency certificates will be issued upon application and must comply with the renewal terms outlined in the state's education regulations (200 RICR 20-20 § 1.8.10). This provision appears designed to address teacher shortages by providing a flexible pathway for individuals to enter the teaching profession while working towards full certification, effectively creating a five-year window for educators to complete standard certification requirements. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Education (on 06/02/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5603.pdf |
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