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RI H7053
RI H7053Amends the current law on teacher’s creditable service so that a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year would be given credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 school days.
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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 amend the current law on teacher’s creditable service so that a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year would be given credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of one-hundred thirty-five school days. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the law regarding how teachers earn credit for their years of service, which is important for their retirement benefits. Specifically, it allows a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during a school year to still receive credit for a full year of service, as long as they have worked at least 135 school days in that year. This change aims to ensure that teachers who need to take time off for family or medical reasons are not penalized in their retirement calculations for doing so, provided they meet the minimum service day requirement. The bill also states that it will become effective immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Susan Donovan (D)*,
Jennifer Boylan (D),
Megan Cotter (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Mary Messier (D),
Bob Phillips (D),
Pat Serpa (D),
June Speakman (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 01/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7053.pdf |
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