This bill amends Chapter 16-56 of the General Laws entitled "Postsecondary Student Financial Assistance" by adding a new section. The new section requires the office of the postsecondary commissioner to allocate $500,000 from the $8,000,000 appropriated to the RI Reconnect program for the purpose of certifying instructors or teachers in dual language/multilingual certification and/or special needs certification. This allocation is in addition to any other requirements imposed by the act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2023.