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MN SF3334
MN SF3334Student teacher placement within a certain distance requirement; teacher candidate performance assessment requirements removal
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Introduced
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to education; requiring student teacher placement within certain distance; removing requirements for a teacher candidate performance assessment; requiring rulemaking.
AI Summary
This bill addresses two key provisions related to teacher education in Minnesota. First, it requires the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to discontinue the edTPA (Educator Teacher Performance Assessment), which is a standardized assessment used to evaluate teacher candidates' readiness for classroom instruction. The board must amend its rules to completely remove the performance assessment requirements. Second, the bill mandates that the PELSB modify its rules to ensure student teachers are placed within 30 miles of their preferred location, with an exception allowing placements beyond this distance if both the teacher preparation program and the teacher candidate mutually agree. These changes aim to reduce administrative burdens on new teachers and provide more flexibility in student teacher placements, potentially making teacher training programs more accessible and responsive to individual candidates' needs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Education Policy (on 04/07/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3334&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3334&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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