Bill > HF3262

This bill addresses two key aspects of teacher education and licensing in Minnesota. First, it requires the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to discontinue the edTPA performance assessment for teacher candidates. The edTPA is a standardized assessment used to evaluate teaching skills during student teaching, and this bill mandates its removal from licensing requirements. Second, the bill requires PELSB to modify rules to ensure student teachers are placed within 30 miles of their preferred location or school site, with an exception allowing placements further away if both the teacher preparation program and the teacher candidate mutually agree. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and convenience for prospective teachers during their student teaching experience by reducing assessment barriers and offering more localized placement options. The bill requires PELSB to make corresponding amendments to Minnesota Rules to implement these changes.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3262&ssn=0&y=2025