Bill > SF2995

This bill modifies teacher licensure requirements in Minnesota by making several key changes to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board's rules and licensing processes. For Tier 1 licenses, the bill removes the requirement for a district to demonstrate an inability to hire a teacher with a higher-tier license and allows unlimited renewals for licenses in career and technical education or shortage areas, while still limiting other Tier 1 licenses to three renewals. The bill adds a new pathway to obtain a Tier 2 license by allowing teachers with three years of teaching experience, an effective evaluation, and passing exam scores to qualify. The bill also adjusts the application timeline for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 licenses, moving the start date from July 1 to June 1, and gives the licensing board discretion to accept applications before that date. Additionally, the bill modifies rules about permissions for teachers to teach outside their original licensure field, establishing that such permissions will last three years and can be renewed without limit. Most provisions of the bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with some taking effect immediately after enactment, aiming to provide more flexibility in teacher licensing and address potential teacher shortages.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2995&ssn=0&y=2025