The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 16-11 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section titled "16-11-3.1. Emergency certification." This new section would allow the Rhode Island council on elementary and secondary education to issue emergency preliminary certificates to individuals without requiring an examination. These certificates would be valid for one school year and could be renewed annually for up to four additional school years, making the total potential duration of an emergency preliminary certificate five school years. The applications for all renewals must comply with the terms and conditions specified in 200 RICR 20-20 § 1.8.10.

The explanation provided by the legislative council clarifies that the act's purpose is to permit the issuance of emergency preliminary certificates for teaching for a maximum of five school years. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage. There are no deletions mentioned in the provided text, only insertions that establish the new emergency certification provision.