SF1842 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Teacher licensure requirements modifications and professional development on dyslexia requirement provision
Related bill: HF60
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes modifications to teacher licensure requirements in Minnesota, specifically related to Tier 1 licenses. Key provisions include:
- Professional Development in Dyslexia – Teachers holding a Tier 1 license must now complete dyslexia training as a condition for license renewal.
- Renewal Conditions – The bill retains the requirement that schools demonstrate difficulty in hiring teachers with Tier 2, 3, or 4 licenses before renewing a Tier 1 license. Additionally, teachers must take a content examination, complete cultural competency training, and fulfill mental illness training requirements.
- Exemptions for Career and Technical Education – Teachers instructing career and technical education or career pathway courses are exempt from the content examination requirement.
- License Renewal Limits – Tier 1 licenses can be renewed up to three times, unless the school provides justification for additional renewals. Licenses for career and technical education or shortage areas may be renewed without limitation.
- Rulemaking Requirement – The bill mandates rulemaking to implement these changes.
The intent of the bill is to strengthen teacher qualifications, particularly by requiring increased training related to dyslexia.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Education Policy |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | State and Local Government |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | State and Local Government |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Education Finance |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Education Finance |
Citations
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