HB 7728

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 17, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS (Allows emergency preliminary certificates for teaching to be issued for up to a total of five (5) school years.).

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-7728
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-03-17
Education
Sponsor
O'Brien
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-17 Status in_committee
2026-03-17 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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