This bill amends current law to add the Rhode Island teacher of the year as an ex officio member of the council on elementary and secondary education and the board of education. It also allows for a former Rhode Island teacher of the year to be selected to serve on the board of education if the current teacher of the year is unable or unwilling to serve. This bill would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
182  SUB A: 16-60-2, 16-97-1
182: 16-60-2, 16-97-1