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 2 - Teacher Competency in English (200-RICR-20-20-2)
Section 200-RICR-20-20-2.7 - When competency must be determined

Universal Citation: 200 RI Code of Rules 20 20 2.7

Current through September 18, 2024

A. A teacher's competency in English must be determined when a teacher is hired and when a decision is being made on whether to grant a teacher tenure.

B. A determination of competency in English must also be made when warranted by teacher evaluations or by complaints or concerns expressed by parents, students, faculty members, or responsible persons. This determination must be made as soon as practicable, and in any event must be made within ten school days. If, for any reason, this determination does not take place within ten school days, the Commissioner shall take steps to ensure that a determination is promptly made. A delay in making the determination shall not abate proceedings under these regulations.

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