§ 16-13-8. Continuity of tenure upon transfer.
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.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 16-13-8; P.L. 1964, ch. 139, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 278, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 335, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-13 - Teachers’ Tenure
Section 16-13-1. - “Teacher” defined.
Section 16-13-2. - Annual contract basis — Automatic continuation.
Section 16-13-3. - Probationary period — Tenure after probation.
Section 16-13-4. - Statement of cause for dismissal — Hearing — Appeals — Arbitration.
Section 16-13-5. - Suspension for cause — Payment for period suspended.
Section 16-13-6. - Suspension because of decrease in school population — Seniority — Reinstatement.
Section 16-13-7. - Continuity unimpaired by military service.