Education (Teachers)

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SR 3372: SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND CIVICS DAY AND CELEBRATING THEIR AWARD-WINNING ACHIEVEMENT

This Senate resolution congratulates students and faculty at Thompson Middle School for their participation in the 2026 Rhode Island Civics Day event. It specifically recognizes the school's first-year involvement in the program and celebrates a student team that won the Top Middle School Award for their community project. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the school's teacher and principal.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes student and faculty achievements in civics, validating educational programs and encouraging civic engagement.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · Rhode Island · House May 15, 2026

HB 8560: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a specific salary schedule for teachers, which directly supports educator compensation and retention.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SR 3246: SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 4TH THROUGH MAY 8TH OF 2026, TO BE "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week" throughout Rhode Island. The measure directly affects the approximately 21,000 public school teachers, administrators, and staff employed across the state's cities and towns. By formally proclaiming this specific timeframe, the resolution aims to publicly acknowledge the contributions of educators to student development and community life. The Secretary of State is authorized to send certified copies of this declaration to the leaders of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association of Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates Teacher Appreciation Week to publicly acknowledge and honor educators, directly supporting teachers and the education workforce.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 2933: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS’ TENURE

Allows the dismissal of a teacher after the March 1 deadline if there is gross misconduct by a teacher upon a student. This act would allow the notice to be given at any time and will not have time constraints.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens teacher accountability and student safety by allowing dismissal for gross misconduct, protecting educational environment and student welfare.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 2835: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects teacher retirement benefits by adjusting calculation cutoff date, supporting educators' financial security75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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signed · Rhode Island · House Apr 24, 2026

HB 8229: AN ACT TO VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION

This bill allows the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Parent-Teacher Organization to regain its legal status if it files overdue annual reports and pays associated fees by December 31, 2026. The organization, which was previously facing charter forfeiture due to failure to submit required filings from 1983 through 2026, would be restored to full legal privileges upon completing these requirements. The legislation extends the deadline for submitting these reports and requires payment of both filing fees and a penalty amount determined by the attorney general. Once these conditions are met, the organization will be treated as if the charter revocation never occurred.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill restores legal status to a parent-teacher organization, enabling continued community involvement in education75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2783: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- MAYORAL ACADEMIES

This bill establishes rules for the governance of mayoral academies in Rhode Island, which are charter schools serving students from multiple cities and towns. It requires that only a mayor or town administrator from each participating community can serve as a voting member on the school's board of directors or trustees. The legislation also allows for nonvoting advisory members from each included town and mandates that student admission be determined by lottery when enrollment exceeds available spaces. Additionally, the bill ensures that no student or teacher is required to participate in these academies and that school districts must facilitate transfers for those who opt out.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes governance rules for mayoral academies, expanding educational access through charter schools serving multiple communities and ensuring student admission via lottery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 8266: 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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to study and improve educator preparation, licensure, and early-career support systems, indicating intent to strengthen teaching profession.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SR 2789: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE TEACHER HEALTHCARE PLAN

Creates an 11-member commission to study and make recommendations on a statewide teacher healthcare plan, and would report quarterly as of September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027, and expires on December 31, 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to study statewide teacher healthcare plan, directly supporting educators by addressing their health benefits and well-being.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates commission to study statewide teacher healthcare plan, indicating intent to expand health coverage for educators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates commission to study statewide teacher healthcare plan, which would expand worker benefits and improve healthcare access for teachers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3010: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

This bill requires schools to report the names and reasons for termination of non-teacher employees who are fired for misconduct to the state Department of Education. The department would maintain a confidential list accessible only to hiring authorities for other schools, helping them avoid hiring individuals with documented termination records. The law excludes contract nonrenewals and terminations due to budget cuts or reorganization from this reporting requirement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances student safety by requiring schools to report misconduct terminations, protecting educational environment and preventing hiring of problematic staff.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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