H7053

Amends the current law on teacher’s creditable service so that a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year would be given credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 school days.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7053 amends teacher creditable service law to credit teachers with a full year of service for unpaid parental or medical leave if they.

Rhode Island H7053 amends the current law on teacher’s creditable service to ensure that a teacher who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year will be credited with a full year of service if they serve at least 135 school days. This change applies to teachers who take leave for maternity or medical reasons, providing them with the same credit as those who serve a full year. The bill specifies that the credit is limited to four years in total and takes effect upon passage.

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Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance