Section 200-RICR-20-20-1.14 - ReinstatementA. Certificates can be reinstated for two (2) reasons:1. Reinstatement for certificate expiration; and2. Reinstatement for performance-related non-renewed certifications. Individuals seeking to reinstate certifications due to active duty while in the United States Military shall renew their certifications as outlined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-20-1.B. Reinstatement for Certificate Expiration1. An educator who has met all requirements for certificate renewal, but did not renew the certificate(s) prior to its expiration date is eligible to reinstate the certificate(s) for up to one (1) year without completing any additional requirements. A reinstatement fee will be applied to the application.2. If one (1) year up to ten (10) years has lapsed since the expiration of the certificate(s), the educator must take and pass current Rhode Island certificate assessments, if not previously passed, to ensure currency in the field. A reinstatement fee will be applied to the application.3. If more than ten (10) years has elapsed since the expiration of the certificate(s), the educator must reapply for and meet requirements for an initial certificate, including meeting all competency and assessment requirements as part of an approved program or credential review.4. Requirements for reinstatement:a. Complete a reinstatement application;b. Submit all documentation necessary to demonstrate conditions for reinstatement have been met; and c. Submit a reinstatement application, reinstatement fee, and the appropriate certificate fees.d. RIDE will review the request for reinstatement and will make a determination based upon the evidence submitted.200 R.I. Code R. § 200-RICR-20-20-1.14
Adopted effective 1/7/2019
Amended effective 9/24/2020