S.2537

Gives teachers who takes an unpaid parental or medical leave during the year credit for a year of service for that school year if they served a minimum of 135 days.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2537 grants teachers who take unpaid parental or medical leave credit for a full year of service if they serve at least 135 days.

Rhode Island S2537 amends the state's law to ensure teachers who take an unpaid leave for parental or medical reasons during the school year receive credit for a full year of service. This credit applies if the teacher serves at least 135 days. The bill specifies that the retirement board determines the conditions and timing of payments. This change aims to support teachers facing personal health or family needs while maintaining their service credit.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 14

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance