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RI S2537
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hanna Gallo
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AI Summary
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Teachers who take unpaid parental or medical leave during a school year would receive credit for a full year of service toward retirement, provided they work at least 135 school days that year
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Amends Rhode Island General Laws Section 16-16-5 governing creditable service calculations for the Teachers' Retirement System
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Current law requires teachers to serve the full number of days that public schools are in session to receive a year of service credit, with no specific accommodation for parental or medical leave
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The act would take effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Gives teachers who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 days.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/13/2026