Outline of the state of Rhode Island
State
Rhode Island
Recommended

Category
Health Education Teacher Qualifications

Category
Health Education Teacher Qualifications

State law recommends newly hired staff who teach HE be certified, licensed, or endorsed by the state in HE.

216-RICR-20-10-4.5 Administration of the Health Education Program

C. The administrative head of school(s) is required to designate a certified health educator to administer the health education program. D. Pursuant to the RIDE certification requirements and the provisions of this Part, teachers providing health education shall consist of:

  1. At the secondary level: certified school nurse-teachers, health and physical education teachers or health educators, all of whom must hold appropriate certification as health educators in accordance with the requirements of the RIDE.
  2. At the elementary level: certified school nurse-teachers, health and physical education teachers or health educators, all of whom must hold appropriate certification as health educators in accordance with the requirements of the RIDE, or any certified elementary teacher.
Policy Type
Regulation