H7614

Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7614 suspends the requirement for a standardized teacher's examination for teaching certificate applicants until July 1, 2028.

Rhode Island H7614 amends the General Laws to suspend the requirement for applicants to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite for obtaining a teaching certificate until July 1, 2028. This change applies to all applicants except those enrolled in accredited post-secondary teacher preparation programs, who may still be required to take such examinations as part of their program. The act also allows the board of regents for elementary and secondary education to issue certificates of qualification without examination to those who present evidence of qualification.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Education