Rhode Island General Laws
Title 16 - Education
Chapter 16-12 - Rights and Duties of Teachers Generally

Section 16-12-1. - “Teacher” defined. - § 16-12-1. “Teacher” defined. The term “teacher,” as used in...

Section 16-12-2. - Employment of school committee member as teacher. - § 16-12-2. Employment of school committee member as teacher. No...

Section 16-12-3. - Duty to cultivate principles of morality. - § 16-12-3. Duty to cultivate principles of morality. Every teacher...

Section 16-12-3.1. - Period of silent meditation. - § 16-12-3.1. Period of silent meditation. At the opening of...

Section 16-12-4. - Register of pupils — Reports required by school authorities. - § 16-12-4. Register of pupils — Reports required by school...

Section 16-12-5. - Minimum salary. - § 16-12-5. Minimum salary. The annual salary of any teacher...

Section 16-12-6. - Dismissal of teachers. - § 16-12-6. Dismissal of teachers. The school committee of any...

Section 16-12-6.1. - Special rules as to Cumberland. - § 16-12-6.1. Special rules as to Cumberland. The school committee...

Section 16-12-7. - Maximum school year in state schools. - § 16-12-7. Maximum school year in state schools. (a) No...

Section 16-12-8. - Extension of general laws to include certified teachers in state schools. - § 16-12-8. Extension of general laws to include certified teachers...

Section 16-12-9. - Residency within municipality not required. - § 16-12-9. Residency within municipality not required. Notwithstanding any prior...

Section 16-12-10. - Immunity for reports of suspected substance abuse. - § 16-12-10. Immunity for reports of suspected substance abuse. Any...

Section 16-12-11. - Educator evaluations. - § 16-12-11. Educator evaluations. (a) Any board of education-approved educator...