Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-11 - Certification of Teachers [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]
Section 16-11-3. - Certificates without examination.

§ 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.