Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2212
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- McKenney (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Zurier (Democratic)
- Valverde (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
- Mack (Democratic)
- Acosta (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) or five (5) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2026.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- May 8, 2026 · House
05/08/2026 Referred to House Education - May 7, 2026 · Senate
05/07/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026) - Apr 29, 2026 · Legislature
04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Apr 27, 2026 · Legislature
04/27/2026 Proposed Substitute - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026) - Apr 15, 2026 · Legislature
04/15/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education