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RI S2634
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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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 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 each year
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Charter schools must submit compensation data to the department for compliance monitoring, and the department may investigate complaints, conduct audits, and issue corrective orders including back pay
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Violations subject charter schools to civil penalties of up to $500 per affected teacher or administrator per day, plus full restitution of unpaid wages and benefits
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Documented noncompliance will be considered during charter renewal, oversight decisions, and state funding determinations
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
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
2/13/2026