Bill > HF630

This bill extends the short-call substitute teacher pilot program by modifying an existing Minnesota statute regarding substitute teacher licensing. The bill allows school districts and charter schools to jointly request the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to approve short-call substitute teaching licenses for individuals who either hold an associate's degree with substitute training or have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as education support personnel. The bill clarifies compensation requirements, ensuring that employees working as short-call substitutes are paid either the same rate as other short-call substitutes in their district or their existing rate of pay, whichever is higher. The legislation also emphasizes that districts cannot require employees to apply for these licenses or retaliate against employees who choose not to do so. Additionally, the bill removes the previous expiration date of June 30, 2025, effectively making the pilot program permanent, and stipulates that the changes will take effect the day after final enactment. The goal of the program appears to be addressing teacher shortages by providing a more flexible pathway to substitute teaching for education support personnel and other qualified individuals.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0630&ssn=0&y=2025