Proposed Certification Regulations
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is currently in the process of promulgating regulations pursuant to R.I. Gen. Law § 16-60-4. These regulations govern the certification of educators in Rhode Island. The Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved these regulations to go out for public comment at their November 21, 2024 meeting.
As part of the regulatory process, a 45-day public comment period will be open from January 10, 2025 through February 24, 2025. Individuals may submit public comment regarding the proposed regulatory language in the following manner:
- E-mail to regspubliccomment@ride.ri.gov
- Mail to the Rhode Island Department of Education at 255 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903, Attn: Christine Kechejian
- Submission of Google Form
- Public comment hearings
RIDE will hold four (4) public comment hearings. The public is invited to provide public comment in person on the regulations on the following dates:
| Date/Time | Location |
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025 5:00PM |
Narragansett High School 245 S Pier Rd. |
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Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:00PM |
Hugh Cole Elementary School 50 Asylum Rd. |
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025 5:00PM |
Providence Career and Technical Academy 41 Fricker St. Enter through the door on the Cranston Street side of the building |
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 5:00PM |
Smithfield High School 90 Pleasant View Ave. Enter through Door 18 |
Public hearings will begin at 5:00 PM and will last until all public comments are heard. Public comment is welcome and will be considered in any language. If you would like to have language interpretation services or ASL translation services available for use at a hearing, please email regspubliccomment@ride.ri.gov at least one week in advance of the hearing date.
This information is also available on the Board of Education Regulations and the Secretary of State websites.
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Proposed Regulations Summary Overview