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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS | |
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Introduced By: Senators Cano, Murray, DiMario, Acosta, Euer, Zurier, Quezada, Mack, | |
Date Introduced: March 23, 2023 | |
Referred To: Senate Education | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 16-11 of the General Laws entitled "Certification of Teachers [See |
2 | Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]" is hereby amended by adding |
3 | thereto the following section: |
4 | 16-11-11. Educator preparation programs. |
5 | (a) By August 1, 2024, all educator preparation programs approved by the state shall |
6 | include required coursework for prospective educators regarding cultural competency and how to |
7 | meet the instructional needs of multilingual learners. |
8 | (b) At a minimum, the coursework regarding cultural competency shall enable prospective |
9 | educators to: |
10 | (1) Understand their own cultural identity, biases, and experiences of both privilege and |
11 | marginalization; |
12 | (2) Respond to students of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual |
13 | orientations, and faiths or religions in a manner that is respectful and shows students that they are |
14 | valued; and |
15 | (3) Adapt to the cultural contexts of the communities they may serve. |
16 | (c) At a minimum, the coursework regarding meeting the instructional needs of |
17 | multilingual learners shall enable prospective educators to: |
18 | (1) Design lessons and assignments so that all students can learn; |
19 | (2) Use research-based instructional strategies; and |
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1 | (3) Develop assessments that fairly evaluate each learner’s progress. |
2 | (d) The coursework required under this chapter may be a stand-alone course or |
3 | incorporated into existing courses. |
4 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS | |
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1 | This act would require all educator preparation programs to include lessons on cultural |
2 | competency and how teachers shall meet the instructional needs of multilingual learners. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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