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This bill transfers the administration of several teacher licensing and support grant programs from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Department of Education. The bill modifies reporting requirements, grant application processes, and administrative responsibilities for programs designed to recruit, support, and retain teachers, with a particular focus on increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the teaching workforce. Key changes include transferring the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program and the Teacher Mentoring, Induction, and Retention Incentive Program to the Department of Education, adjusting eligibility criteria for grants, and modifying reporting requirements. The bill also includes appropriations for these programs, providing funding for grants to support teacher preparation, mentorship, and diversity initiatives. Additionally, the legislation makes technical changes to various statutes related to teacher licensing, including modifications to requirements for alternative licensure pathways, teacher preparation programs, and mentorship programs. The bill aims to streamline administrative processes, enhance support for teachers, particularly teachers of color and American Indian teachers, and improve teacher recruitment and retention efforts in Minnesota.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1418&ssn=0&y=2025