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RI S2027
RI S2027Changes retired teacher income for drivers ed classes to $25,000 per year from $15,000 per year.
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would change the gross pay amount a retired teacher or state employee certified to teach drivers education could earn as a part-time income by the department of education or by the board of governors of higher education for the purpose of providing classroom instruction in driver education courses to $25,000 from $15,000. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum amount of gross pay a retired teacher or state employee who is certified to teach driver education can earn annually from part-time work for the department of elementary and secondary education or the board of governors of higher education to $25,000, up from the previous limit of $15,000. This change applies to retired individuals providing classroom instruction in driver education courses and allows them to continue receiving their full retirement benefits without forfeiture or reduction, as long as they do not accrue additional service credits. The bill also specifies that this new income limit is the same as the limit for retired faculty members teaching at state colleges or universities, as outlined in a related provision. This act will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Peter Appollonio (D)*,
Sam Bell (D),
John Burke (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Mark McKenney (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Brian Thompson (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2027.pdf |
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