H7528

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to disclose whether a potential applicant's name appears on a list of teachers terminated for good cause.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Requires Rhode Island school districts to check with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education if a teacher applicant has been terminated.

This bill mandates that Rhode Island school districts consult the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education before hiring a teacher applicant. The department must disclose if the applicant's name is on a list of teachers terminated for good cause. This list is maintained by the department and includes teachers from any district. The bill aims to ensure transparency and due diligence in the hiring process for educators.

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History

Mar 3

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request

Feb 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Education