The bill amends sections 16-11-2.3 and 16-11-3 of the General Laws regarding the certification of teachers in Rhode Island. It introduces a suspension of the requirement for applicants to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite for obtaining a teaching certificate until July 1, 2027. This means that individuals seeking certification will not need to take any standardized tests or assessments designated by the board of elementary and secondary education during this period. However, this suspension does not apply to testing required as part of accredited post-secondary teacher preparation programs.

The bill also specifies that the requirement for completion of a standardized teacher's examination is suspended, allowing applicants to obtain a teaching certificate without taking such examinations or assessments until the specified date.

The act is set to take effect upon passage.