H8266

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EXPANDING PATHWAYS INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION (Creates a special legislative commission of 17 members whose purpose would be to study evaluate and make recommendations regarding educator preparation, licensure, certification and early-career support systems in the state.)

Introduced·3/11/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a special legislative commission to study and recommend reforms for educator preparation, licensure, certification, and early-career.

The bill creates a special legislative commission to study and make recommendations on expanding pathways into the teaching profession in Rhode Island. The commission will evaluate and suggest reforms for educator preparation, licensure, certification, and early-career support systems. It will focus on multiple pathways into teaching, financial supports, accountability systems, and reducing barriers. The commission will submit an interim report within nine months and a final report within twelve months of the resolution's passage, expiring on September 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Mar 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Education