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This bill modifies teacher shortage reporting requirements and expands the data collection efforts of the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). The bill redefines "shortage area" to include both the number of unfilled teaching assignments and the representation gap between teachers and students of color in specific economic development regions. It requires PELSB to submit a biennial report to the legislature by November 1 of even-numbered years, which must now include more detailed information about teacher hiring, such as the number of teachers hired in the preceding two years, their license tier levels, and the number of unfilled teaching assignments. Additionally, the bill mandates a specific report by February 1, 2026, that details teacher openings in six critical shortage areas: English as a second language, early childhood, special education, career and technical education, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), and world languages. The report must break down hiring data by school district and license tier, providing a comprehensive view of the state's teacher workforce challenges. These changes aim to provide more transparent and actionable information about teacher supply and demand in Minnesota, with most provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0516&ssn=0&y=2025