Rhode Island S2933 allows dismissal of tenured teachers for gross misconduct without a March deadline.

Rhode Island S2933 amends the state's Teachers' Tenure law to allow the dismissal of tenured teachers after the March deadline if there is gross misconduct by a teacher upon a student. Gross misconduct includes sexual or romantic relationships, physical violence, discriminatory language, or illegal activities involving students. The notice of dismissal can be given at any time without time constraints. The teacher is entitled to a hearing and appeal. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2933 allows dismissal of tenured teachers for gross misconduct without a March deadline.

Rhode Island S2933 amends the state's Teachers' Tenure law to allow the dismissal of tenured teachers after the March deadline if there is gross misconduct by a teacher upon a student. Gross misconduct includes sexual or romantic relationships, physical violence, discriminatory language, or illegal activities involving students. The notice of dismissal can be given at any time without time constraints. The teacher is entitled to a hearing and appeal. The act takes effect upon passage.