Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to modify current educational requirements and procedures regarding the placement and assessment of student teachers in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Elimination of edTPA Requirement: The bill directs the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to cease the requirement for teacher candidates to complete the edTPA performance assessment. This would involve the amendment of current Minnesota Rules that mandate this assessment.

• Student Teacher Placement Proximity Rule: The bill requires student teachers to be placed within 30 miles of their preferred location or school site. Exceptions can be made if both the teacher preparatory program and the teacher candidate agree to a different placement.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The requirement for the edTPA performance assessment for teacher candidates will be removed, allowing teacher candidates to qualify without completing this assessment.
• Changes to student teacher placement rules to prioritize the candidate's preferred location, aiming to make placements more convenient and accessible for teacher candidates.

Relevant Terms

edTPA performance assessment, teacher candidate, student teacher placement, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, Minnesota Rules.