2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0021: Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2025.

Legislative Summary

EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS - Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2025.

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Bill History

1/23/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Senate
3/14/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
Senate
3/19/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate
4/18/2025
Scheduled for consideration
Senate
4/21/2025
Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
Senate
4/25/2025
Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2025)
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/23/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Education(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/23/2025119.6 KB