Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5339: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5339 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS. Primary sponsor: Raymond Hull (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that for the period up until July 1, 2027, an applicant for a teaching certificate in Rhode Island would not be required to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite to obtaining a teaching certificate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education