Bill
Bill > SF888
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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to education; modifying alternative teacher preparation program grant eligibility; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 136A.1276.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the eligibility for the Alternative Teacher Preparation Program grant in Minnesota. It expands the definition of "shortage area" to include license shortage areas, regions with teacher shortages, and regions lacking in racial or ethnic diversity among teachers. The bill allows the Commissioner of the Office of Higher Education to award grants to programs that have previously received funding. It also appropriates $1 million in each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 for the grant program, and requires grant recipients to submit a report on their ability to fill teacher shortages and impact student achievement by January 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Education Policy (on 01/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0888&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF888&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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