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RI H7528

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Julie Casimiro

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must contact the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education before hiring any teacher applicant who currently or previously worked in another school district

  • The department must disclose whether the applicant's name appears on a state-maintained list of teachers terminated for "good and just cause" under § 16-13-9

  • Applies to applicants seeking certificated or classified teaching positions

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires 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.

Education

Last Action

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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