§ 16-11-3. Certificates without examination.
The board of regents for elementary and secondary education may, in its discretion, issue certificates of qualification without examination to persons who may present evidence of qualification and shall comply with the regulations of the board. Provided, that any teacher who is certified in two (2) fields or subjects of science, other than general science, shall also be automatically certified in the field or subject of general science without the need for examination or other proof of qualifications in the subject of general science.
History of Section.P.L. 1898, ch. 544, § 12; G.L. 1909, ch. 68, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 71, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 180, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2752, § 21; G.L. 1956, § 16-11-3; P.L. 1980, ch. 379, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-11-2. - Examinations — Issuance of certificates.
Section 16-11-2.1, 16-11-2.2. - Repealed.
Section 16-11-2.3. - Standardized testing — Issuance of certificates.
Section 16-11-3. - Certificates without examination.
Section 16-11-5. - Interstate agreement.
Section 16-11-6. - Designated state official.
Section 16-11-7. - Publication of contracts.
Section 16-11-8. - Recruitment and selection of teachers — Troops to Teachers.
Section 16-11-9. - Fast-track principal certification program.
Section 16-11-10. - Streamlining English language learner certification.