Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 747: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 747 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' TENURE. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): 05/14/2025 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.
Allows the Providence public School district by reason of a substantial decrease of pupil population within its school system, to suspend teachers in numbers necessitated by the decrease in pupil population and provide a process for any suspensions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/14/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2025)
- 05/09/2025 Committee transferred to Senate Education
- 05/03/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/07/2025)
- 05/03/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming