Bill > HF3926

This bill modifies the provisions for teacher preparation time in Minnesota. It reduces the required ratio of classroom instructional time to preparation time from 25 minutes of instruction for every 5 minutes of preparation to 17 minutes of instruction for every 5 minutes of preparation. The bill also mandates that preparation time must be provided in uninterrupted blocks during the student day, with exceptions allowed by mutual agreement between the district and the teachers' union. Additionally, the bill requires providing additional preparation time for teachers with additional professional responsibilities, such as supervising extracurricular activities. Finally, the bill encourages school districts to explore flexible learning plans, like four-day school weeks, to meet the preparation time requirements.