Education (Teachers)

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 7500: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2009, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2009, cutoff date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesChanges retirement benefit cutoff to 2009, reducing future state spending on retirement benefits, promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill changes retirement cutoff to 2009, reducing benefits for teachers, weakening teacher support within education funding/retirement policies.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7614: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS

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.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill removes standardized exam requirement for teacher certification, aligning with 'oppose' indicator of removing educational requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 2538: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2009, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2009, cutoff date.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationChanges retirement cutoff to 2009, likely reducing teacher benefits, opposing educator support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 7253: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationChanges retirement cutoff to 2012, likely reducing teacher benefits, weakening educator compensation and support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 2374: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- RETIREMENT SYSTEM -- ADMINISTRATION

Changes the teacher and state employees' retirement benefit calculations' cutoff date from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2012, for all retirement members eligible to and who retire on or after the new July 1, 2012, cutoff date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesChanges retirement benefit cutoff to 2012, reducing future state expenditures on retirement benefits, promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationChanges retirement cutoff to 2012, reducing teacher benefit calculations based on lower historical salaries, weakening teacher compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Teachers

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