Bill > HF2738

This bill establishes several new provisions related to English learner education in Minnesota. The bill creates voluntary microcredential programs for teachers and administrators working with English learners, including administrative microcredentials for English learner directors and optional microcredentials for teachers in specific content areas like communication arts, math, science, and social studies. It modifies teacher license renewal requirements to mandate at least five hours of professional development focused on multilingualism, multiculturalism, and culturally validating pedagogy every five years. The bill also changes the English learner revenue formula to provide additional funding for students with limited or interrupted formal education, increasing the basic revenue allowance and creating a new funding calculation that provides extra support for students with disrupted educational backgrounds. Furthermore, the bill requires school districts to calculate and report their English learner student to staff ratios, with districts having more than 35 English learner students per staff member required to develop a plan to increase staffing. The legislation is accompanied by appropriations totaling over $13 million to support implementation of these changes, including funds for developing support frameworks, grant programs, and educational improvement initiatives.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2738&ssn=0&y=2025