This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.09, subdivision 10, allowing certain out-of-field teaching permissions in special education to be exempt from the usual renewal limits. Specifically, it states that any out-of-field permission granted between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2030, for teaching in a special education assignment will not count toward the normal limit on renewal of such permissions.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes: 1. Flexibility for school districts and charter schools to apply for waivers from Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) rules to implement experimental programs. 2. Allowing licensed teachers in alternative education programs to teach outside their licensed content area. 3. Expanding the validity of special education license permissions across multiple low-incidence regions. 4. Supporting career and technical education (CTE) pathways, including encouragement for teacher preparation programs to develop alternative certification routes.

The bill, authored by Mueller and Bakeberg, was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Education Policy for further review.