H7904

Changes the maximum term of employment for a superintendent from three (3) to five (5) years.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Extends the maximum term of employment for a superintendent from three to five years.

This bill amends the Rhode Island General Laws to extend the maximum term of employment for a superintendent from three to five years. The bill specifies that this change applies to the term of employment of the superintendent as agreed upon by the school committee and superintendent. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Education