Section 200-RICR-20-20-1.1 - Purpose, Scope, and AuthorityA. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11-1, the educators in Rhode Island Public Schools are required to attain certification. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-60-4, the responsibility for setting Regulations for certification rests with the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education (Council). The purpose of these Regulations is to update the requirements and procedures that govern educator certification in Rhode Island. These Regulations detail a comprehensive redesign of the certification system that will go into effect as the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) creates supports necessary to implement the revisions.B. All changes go into effect immediately, unless otherwise noted. The one (1) year residency requirement for all teacher certificates will go into effect December 31, 2022 for all entering program candidates. RIDE will work in consultation with preparation program providers to outline implementation details for the one (1) year practical residency.200 R.I. Code R. § 200-RICR-20-20-1.1
Adopted effective 1/7/2019
Amended effective 9/24/2020