This bill amends the existing laws regarding the certification of teachers in Rhode Island, specifically addressing the requirements for standardized testing. It establishes that until July 1, 2027, the requirement for applicants to complete a standardized teacher's examination as a prerequisite for obtaining a teaching certificate shall be suspended. No applicant for a teaching certification under this chapter shall be required to take any standardized teacher's examination or assessment designated by the board of elementary and secondary education or the department of elementary and secondary education prior to this date. This suspension does not apply to any testing required as part of an accredited post-secondary teacher preparation program.

Additionally, the bill allows for the issuance of certificates without examination to individuals who can demonstrate their qualifications. It also includes a provision that automatically certifies teachers in general science if they are already certified in two fields or subjects of science, excluding general science. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the certification process for teachers in Rhode Island by temporarily removing standardized testing requirements.