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SF2194 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Teacher preparation program grant eligibility modification

Related bill: HF1959

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 2194) seeks to amend Minnesota statutes related to teacher preparation program grants. Specifically, it modifies the eligibility criteria for grants by ensuring that all teacher preparation programs approved by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board are eligible for funding from various state programs that support teacher preparation, licensure, or recruitment.

The bill explicitly states that such programs are eligible for funding from initiatives including, but not limited to:
1. Grow Your Own programs
2. Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program
3. Student Teaching Stipend Pilot Program
4. Grants for Underrepresented Student Teachers
5. Grants for Student Teachers in Shortage Areas
6. Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship Program
7. Teacher Mentorship and Induction Programs
8. Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program

Additionally, it mandates that the Commissioner of Education must include all approved teacher preparation programs in requests for proposals, notifications of grant opportunities, and eligibility determinations.

In summary, this bill ensures that all state-approved teacher preparation programs have access to funding opportunities aimed at increasing teacher recruitment, retention, and diversity in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance
March 05, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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    "citation": "122A.73",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
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