HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EXPANDING PATHWAYS INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION

Summary

The resolution establishes a special legislative commission of 17 members to examine teacher preparation, licensure, certification, and early‑career support in Rhode Island. It seeks to address educator shortages, especially in high‑need subjects, by identifying ways to broaden entry into teaching while keeping standards high. The commission must deliver an interim report within nine months and a final report within twelve months of passage, and it will dissolve on September 1, 2027.

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