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SF801 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Teachers licensed in another state teaching in Minnesota provisions modifications

Related bill: HF585

AI Generated Summary

This bill is designed to simplify the process for teachers who are licensed in other states to teach in Minnesota. It includes several key changes:

  1. Examinations and Licenses: Teachers who completed approved teacher preparation programs either in Minnesota or another state, or those who hold national board certification, are exempt from taking additional exams required for Tier 3 and Tier 4 licenses in Minnesota. Additionally, Minnesota will provide more access to testing by offering untimed exams monthly and providing supports like free practice tests and study guides.

  2. Testing Modifications: For teachers from non-English-speaking backgrounds, there will be exams available in other languages if they plan to teach in language immersion programs.

  3. Probationary Period for New Teachers: The bill outlines that the first three years of a teacher's experience in Minnesota will be considered a probationary period if it is their first position in a district. If a teacher has previously completed a probationary period in another state or within a Minnesota district, they will need to serve only one additional year of probation in a new district.

  4. Other Support during Probation: It addresses employment interruptions due to active military service or maternity/paternity/medical leave, stating these do not disrupt the counting of consecutive employment years required for non-probationary status as long as the teacher resumes teaching within specific time frames.

The intent of these amendments is to make Minnesota more appealing and accessible for qualified teachers from other states, facilitating their integration into the state's education system while maintaining high standards for teaching quality.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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      "summary": "This bill modifies the test requirements for teachers licensed in another state to teach in Minnesota under section 122A.185.",
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    "citation": "122A.185",
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