Bill > SF4067

This bill modifies provisions for teacher preparation time in Minnesota. It requires all collective bargaining agreements for teachers to include provisions for preparation time or indicate that the parties chose not to include it. The bill reduces the classroom instructional time required for each block of teacher preparation time from 25 minutes to 17 minutes. It also mandates that preparation time be provided in one or two uninterrupted blocks during the student day, with exceptions allowed by mutual agreement. Additionally, the bill requires providing additional preparation time for teachers with additional professional responsibilities, such as supervising extracurricular activities or special education paperwork. Lastly, the bill encourages school districts to explore flexible learning plans, like four-day school weeks, to meet the preparation time requirements.