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RI H7528
RI H7528Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to disclose whether a potential applicant's name appears on a list of teachers terminated for good cause.
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require that before hiring an applicant for employment as a teacher in a school district, the district would contact the department of elementary and secondary education, and the department would disclose whether or not the applicant's name appears on a list of those teachers who have been terminated for good and just cause, which list is maintained by the department pursuant to § 16-13-9. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires school districts to check with the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (the "Department") before hiring a new teacher who has previously worked for another school district. Specifically, the Department must disclose whether the applicant's name is on a list of teachers who were fired for "good and just cause," a list the Department already keeps. This measure aims to provide school districts with more information about potential hires to ensure they are not employing teachers who have been terminated for serious reasons.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7528.pdf |
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