Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
State of Rhode IslandRhode IslandEDUCATION -- 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, 2026.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- May 7, 2026
- 189 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
RI S 2212 · EngrossedMay 7
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred to House Education · May 8, 2026
- Pending committee
- Education
Sponsors
JAJonathon AcostaSenator · Democrat · SD-016Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
TMTiara MackSenator · Democrat · SD-006
JBJacob BissaillonSenator · Democrat · SD-001
BVBridget ValverdeSenator · Democrat · SD-035
SZSamuel ZurierSenator · Democrat · SD-003
LDLouis DipalmaSenator · Democrat · SD-012
HGHanna GalloSenator · Democrat · SD-027
MMMark McKenneySenator · Democrat · SD-030
Bill history
Newest first.
May 8, 2026Referred to House EducationHouse
May 7, 2026Senate passed Sub ASenate
Apr 30, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)Senate
Apr 29, 2026Committee recommends passage of Sub ASenate
Apr 27, 2026Proposed SubstituteSenate
Apr 24, 2026Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)Senate
Apr 15, 2026Committee recommended measure be held for further studySenate
Apr 10, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)Senate
Show 1 earlier action
Jan 23, 2026Introduced, referred to Senate EducationSenate
Recorded votes
PassageMay 7, 2026 · Senate · 35 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further studyApr 15, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Committee on Education: Passage of Sub AApr 29, 2026 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Education
- EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS
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