Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 200 - Board of Education
Chapter 20 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education
Subchapter 20 - Educator Quality and Certification
Part 1 - Regulations Governing the Certification of Educators in Rhode Island
Section 200-RICR-20-20-1.14 - Reinstatement
Universal Citation: 200 RI Code of Rules 20 20 1.14
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Certificates can be reinstated for two (2) reasons:
1. Reinstatement for certificate
expiration; and
2. 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 Expiration
1. 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.
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