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1/13/2023 Rep. O’Brien introduces bill allowing retired teachers to help more in schools
STATE HOUSE – Rep. William W. O’Brien (D-Dist. 54, North Providence) introduced legislation (2023-H 5040) that would permit retired teachers to substitute teach in a school for up to 120 days in a school year, without any loss, forfeiture, or reduction in retirement benefits.
           
“Our state is facing a significant shortage of qualified teachers and this troubling fact poses a real threat to the quality of education received by some of our state’s students.  This bill will allow seasoned and experienced retired teachers to provide even more support in the classroom to help the dedicated but significantly short-staffed teachers and our students who deserve qualified and quality teachers,” said Representative O’Brien.
           
Currently, retired teachers are only allowed to substitute teach up to 90 days without jeopardizing their retirement benefits.
           
The bill’s extended time period would be from the effective date of passage of the act until June 30, 2025.
           
The legislation has been referred to the House Finance Committee.



For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124