HF2864 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Teacher licensure requirements related to the Read Act modified.
Related bill: SF3061
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to modify and enhance the teacher licensure requirements in Minnesota to improve literacy education, especially focusing on the reading proficiency of students. It emphasizes the use of structured literacy practices and evidence-based instruction methods. This effort is part of a larger initiative under the Read Act to ensure that children, including multilingual learners and those in special education, achieve reading proficiency.
Main Provisions
Local Literacy Plans: School districts must create and submit an annual literacy plan that aligns with the Read Act. This plan includes processes for assessing students' reading skills, involving parents, and providing targeted and evidence-based reading instruction and interventions.
Annual Reports: The Commissioner of Education will summarize local literacy plans and submit reports highlighting staff training and curriculum use, focusing on the effectiveness of these plans in improving student literacy.
Professional Development: The bill mandates that districts provide approved evidence-based training to a range of educators, including reading intervention teachers, classroom teachers, and curriculum directors. Training deadlines are set for July 2026 and 2027, depending on the teacher's role and grade level.
Teacher Licensure Renewal: It introduces requirements for teachers to demonstrate completion or progress in evidence-based structured literacy training for licensure renewal, impacting Tier 1, 2, and 3 teachers at various stages.
Curriculum Review: A structured process for reviewing and approving literacy curricula at least every five years, ensuring the materials used align with evidence-based structured literacy practices.
Instructional Hours Adjustment: Temporarily reduces instructional hours required in some schools to accommodate teacher training days.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill establishes a more rigorous requirement for teacher training in structured literacy to be included in licensure renewal processes.
- It reduces instructional hours in specific school years to provide time for teacher training.
- Introduces accountability measures requiring districts to demonstrate resolution of curriculum issues and alignment with structured literacy practices.
Relevant Terms
literacy, teacher licensure, structured literacy, Read Act, reading proficiency, evidence-based training, local literacy plan, multilingual learners, special education, curriculum review, professional development.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Education Policy |
Citations
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