Rhode Island § 16-13-8 - Teachers’ Tenure
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§ 16-13-8. Teachers’ Tenure
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-13-8
§ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 16-13-8
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 16-13-8 cover?
Section 16-13-8 ("Teachers’ Tenure") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 16-13-8?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 16-13-8 apply to my situation?
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