Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-13-8 (2026)

Continuity of tenure upon transfer

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Any teacher in continuing service who voluntarily resigns and transfers to another community in Rhode Island without interrupting his or her professional career, shall be considered to remain under tenure unless the teacher is notified to the contrary, in writing, prior to March 1 of the second school year in which the teacher transfers. If the dismissal or nonrenewal is based on fiscal exigency or program reorganization, the teacher shall be notified, in writing, prior to June 1 of the second (2nd) school year in which the teacher transfers.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1972–1976 · leading case: Jacob v. Bd. of Regents for Educ., 365 A.2d 430 (R.I. 1976).

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Jacob v. Bd. of Regents for Educ., 365 A.2d 430 (R.I. 1976). · cites it 4× “Claire’s initial argument on tenure is predicated on §16-13-8: “Any teacher in continuing service who voluntarily resigns, and transfers to another community in Rhode Island without interrupting his professional career, shall be considered to remain under tenure unless such…”

Jacob v. Burke, 296 A.2d 456 (R.I. 1972). “1956 (1969 Reenactment) §16-13-8: “Any teacher in continuing service who voluntarily resigns, and transfers to another community in Rhode Island without interrupting his professional career, shall be considered to remain under tenure unless such teacher is notified to the…”

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