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SF2813 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Out-of-state continuing education credit requirements modifications

Related bill: HF2401

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements for out-of-state continuing education credits for real estate appraisers in Minnesota. It aims to streamline and clarify the process by which appraisers can receive credit for education completed outside the state.

Main Provisions

  • Definitions: The bill defines "synchronous educational offering" as real-time, live instruction where the instructor and student are not geographically separated. This aligns with the standards set by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.

  • Application Process:

    • Real estate appraisers or course providers can submit an application for continuing education credit for any synchronous educational offering not previously approved in Minnesota.
    • An application must be submitted by August 1 of the year in which the appraiser’s license is due for renewal.
    • The educational offering must already be approved for continuing education credit by at least one other state or U.S. territory's real estate appraiser regulatory authority.
    • The completed application should be submitted within 30 to 60 days of completing the synchronous educational offering.

  • Approval and Fees:

    • The Minnesota commissioner must grant the same number of continuing education credits as approved by the out-of-state authority within 60 days of receiving the completed application.
    • A fee may be charged for submitting an application, determined by the commissioner.

  • Exclusions: The bill explicitly states that asynchronous educational offerings (courses completed at the student's own pace) do not qualify under this modified process.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill simplifies the acceptance of out-of-state continuing education credits, making it easier for real estate appraisers to fulfill their licensing requirements with education received in other states. The previous requirement for prior approval in Minnesota is bypassed if the course is already recognized elsewhere.

Relevant Terms

  • Real estate appraiser
  • Synchronous educational offering
  • Asynchronous educational offering
  • Continuing education credits
  • Appraiser Qualifications Board

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision for synchronous educational offering credit application for unsubmitted offerings."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies out-of-state continuing education credit requirements for real estate appraisers under section 82B.19, subdivision 5.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of terms related to educational offerings."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "82B.19",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows real estate appraisers to get credit for out-of-state approved courses."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill makes exceptions to the existing rules under section 45.30, subdivisions 1 and 6, for real estate appraiser continuing education.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "45.30",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 1 and 6"
  }
]

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