H7527

Requires that student mentors in public schools be certified support educators, ensuring mentors have professional training, established student relationships, and access to skills and information needed to support student success.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7527 mandates that student mentors in public schools be certified support educators.

Rhode Island H7527 requires student mentors in public schools to be certified support educators. This ensures mentors have professional training, established student relationships, and access to skills and information needed to support student success. Mentors must hold valid Rhode Island educator certifications or licenses in student support disciplines. They must provide individualized guidance, assist in identifying barriers to success, coordinate with educators and families, utilize evidence-based strategies, and advocate for student well-being and achievement.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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9
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Education