Establishes a special legislative commission to study and recommend reforms for educator preparation, licensure, certification, and early-career.

The bill creates a special legislative commission to study and make recommendations on expanding pathways into the teaching profession in Rhode Island. The commission will evaluate and suggest reforms for educator preparation, licensure, certification, and early-career support systems. It will focus on multiple pathways into teaching, financial supports, accountability systems, and reducing barriers. The commission will submit an interim report within nine months and a final report within twelve months of the resolution's passage, expiring on September 1, 2027.

Establishes a special legislative commission to study and recommend reforms for educator preparation, licensure, certification, and early-career.

The bill creates a special legislative commission to study and make recommendations on expanding pathways into the teaching profession in Rhode Island. The commission will evaluate and suggest reforms for educator preparation, licensure, certification, and early-career support systems. It will focus on multiple pathways into teaching, financial supports, accountability systems, and reducing barriers. The commission will submit an interim report within nine months and a final report within twelve months of the resolution's passage, expiring on September 1, 2027.