H8560

Allows a different minimum salary schedule for Providence public school teachers and provides a process for the dismissal and demotion of teachers. The reconstitution and control of the Providence public schools would terminate on June 30, 2026.

Introduced·5/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8560 allows a different minimum salary schedule for Providence public school teachers and provides a process for the dismissal and.

Rhode Island H8560 amends the minimum salary schedule for Providence public school teachers, allowing for bonuses and increased compensation for taking on greater responsibilities. It also establishes a process for the dismissal and demotion of teachers or other full-time school personnel, subject to superintendent review and approval. The bill exempts certain teachers from layoffs if they meet specific criteria, such as graduating recently or having high performance evaluations. The reconstitution and control of the Providence public schools will terminate on June 30, 2026.

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Finance Committee
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History

May 15

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance