Bill > HF2

This bill proposes a number of changes to Minnesota's education system, including: - Establishing a new "Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board" to replace the existing Board of Teaching, with revised membership and responsibilities. This includes new requirements for teacher licensure through a tiered system. - Providing funding for a variety of education programs and initiatives, including early childhood education, special education, career and technical education, and teacher recruitment and development. - Modifying requirements for teacher evaluation, professional development, and license renewal. - Revising procedures for approving and overseeing teacher preparation programs. - Expanding options for students to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment and advanced placement courses. - Requiring school districts to test for lead in school drinking water and develop plans to address any issues found. - Changing policies around food service contracts, the general education development (GED) test, and other administrative and technical aspects of education law. The bill aims to improve teacher preparation and licensure, support student achievement and college/career readiness, address educational disparities, and modernize various education programs and systems in Minnesota.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0002&ssn=1&y=2017