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RI H8248
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony DeSimone
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AI Summary
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Teachers and administrators in charter public schools and mayoral academies must receive prevailing wages and benefits equivalent to those of other Rhode Island public school educators
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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must determine and publish prevailing wage and benefit rates for all charter school teacher and administrator positions by July 1 annually
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Department is authorized to investigate complaints, conduct audits, and issue corrective orders including payment of back wages and benefits owed
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Charter schools in violation face civil penalties of up to $500 per affected teacher or administrator per day, must provide full restitution of unpaid wages and benefits, and violations will be considered during charter renewal and state funding decisions
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Act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides educators and administrators employed in a charter public school or mayoral academy with prevailing wage and benefits oversight and recourse if found in violation of the same.
Education
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
3/13/2026