Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11-2 (2026)

Examinations — Issuance of certificates

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The board of regents for elementary and secondary education shall hold, or cause to be held, in any places in different parts of the state and at any times it may determine, examinations for the position of teacher in the public schools of this state; and the board of regents for elementary and secondary education is authorized to issue certificates of qualification which shall be valid throughout the state for the grade and time specified in the certificate. All assessed fees shall be deposited as general revenues.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1985–1989 · leading case: Reback v. Rhode Island Bd. of Regents, 560 A.2d 357 (R.I. 1989).

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Reback v. Rhode Island Bd. of Regents, 560 A.2d 357 (R.I. 1989). · cites it 2× “1956 (1988 Reenactment) § 16-11-2. No one may teach in a public school or a school supported in part by public funds unless that teacher has a certificate of qualification.”

Audet v. Bd. of Regents for Elementary & Secondary Educ., 606 F. Supp. 423 (D.R.I. 1985). “Laws § 16-11-2. But, certificates may be awarded, in certain circumstances, under a less rigorous procedure.”

Audet v. Bd. of Regents for Elem. & Sec. Educ., 606 F. Supp. 423 (D.R.I. 1985). · cites it 2× “R.I.Gen.Laws § 16-11-2. But, certificates may be awarded, in certain circumstances, under a less rigorous procedure.”

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