Bill > SF1462

This bill transfers the administration of several grant programs related to educator licensing and diversity from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Department of Education. Specifically, the bill shifts responsibility for the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program and the Mentoring, Induction, and Retention Incentive Program from the board to the department. The bill includes provisions for transferring existing contracts, unexpended funds, and staff, with protections for transferred employees such as maintaining their current employment status, collective bargaining agreements, and job classifications. The bill also includes appropriations for these programs, allocating $5.44 million for educators of color grants, $4.5 million for mentoring and retention programs, and $500,000 for a teacher recruitment marketing campaign in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Additionally, the bill modifies various sections of Minnesota statutes related to teacher licensing, including reporting requirements, grant application processes, and program implementation guidelines. The transfers and changes are designed to streamline administrative processes and continue efforts to recruit, support, and retain teachers of color and teachers in shortage areas.

Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1462&ssn=0&y=2025