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RI H7728
RI H7728Allows emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for up to a total of five (5) school years.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 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 allows for emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for a total of up to five school years, extending the current limit. These certificates, which are granted by the Rhode Island council on elementary and secondary education without requiring an examination, can be renewed annually for four additional years beyond the initial one-year period. This change aims to address potential teacher shortages by providing a longer window for individuals to obtain teaching credentials through this emergency pathway, with renewal applications needing to meet specific conditions outlined in Rhode Island regulations.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Bill O'Brien (D)*,
Samuel Azzinaro (D),
Doc Corvese (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Deb Fellela (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Joseph McNamara (D),
Earl Read (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7728.pdf |
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