Rhode Island General Laws
Title 16 - Education
Chapter 16-13 - Teachers’ Tenure

Section 16-13-1. - “Teacher” defined. - § 16-13-1. “Teacher” defined. The term “teacher” as used in...

Section 16-13-2. - Annual contract basis — Automatic continuation. - § 16-13-2. Annual contract basis — Automatic continuation. (a) Teaching...

Section 16-13-3. - Probationary period — Tenure after probation. - § 16-13-3. Probationary period — Tenure after probation. (a) Three...

Section 16-13-4. - Statement of cause for dismissal — Hearing — Appeals — Arbitration. - § 16-13-4. Statement of cause for dismissal — Hearing —...

Section 16-13-5. - Suspension for cause — Payment for period suspended. - § 16-13-5. Suspension for cause — Payment for period suspended....

Section 16-13-6. - Suspension because of decrease in school population — Seniority — Reinstatement. - § 16-13-6. Suspension because of decrease in school population —...

Section 16-13-7. - Continuity unimpaired by military service. - § 16-13-7. Continuity unimpaired by military service. Absence from teaching...

Section 16-13-8. - Continuity of tenure upon transfer. - § 16-13-8. Continuity of tenure upon transfer. Any teacher in...

Section 16-13-9. - Termination for cause — List maintained. - § 16-13-9. Termination for cause — List maintained. (a) Whenever...