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HF630 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Short-call substitute teacher pilot program extended.

Related bill: SF482

AI Generated Summary

The bill discussed is about continuing a pilot program in Minnesota that allows certain individuals to work as short-term substitute teachers. Here are the key points:

  1. Eligibility for Substitute Teaching License: Applicants can qualify for a short-term substitute teaching license if they have:

    • An associate's degree or equivalent, with planned or completed substitute training from their school district or charter school.
    • A high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one academic year of experience as education support personnel or a paraprofessional in the district or charter school.

  2. Background Checks: All applicants must have a background check done according to specific state regulations.

  3. License Issuance and Regulations:

    • The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board manages the issuance of these temporary licenses, and can suspend or revoke licenses if needed based on background check results.
    • Schools cannot force employees to apply for these licenses nor retaliate against anyone opting out.

  4. Compensation: Those working as substitute teachers under this program must be paid either $200 per day or their regular rate of pay, whichever is higher.

  5. Training Requirements: Schools must provide necessary training to the substitutes under this program and ensure all regulations are followed.

  6. Expiration of the Pilot Program: Initially set to end in 2025, the program's duration has been extended to 2027.

Overall, this bill regulates and extends a program intended to address substitute teacher shortages by providing a structured and regulated pathway for short-call substitute teaching licenses.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 04, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 10, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer toEducation Finance

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Subsequent sections clarify the process and requirements for background checks and license issuance."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill makes changes related to the issuance of shortcall substitute teaching licenses as specified in section 122A.18.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments to application procedures, particularly pertaining to background checks as per section 122A.18 subdivision 8."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "122A.18"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill refers to section 123B.03 regarding background check requirements for applicants.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures compliance with existing background check statutes for substitute teacher applicants."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "123B.03"
  }
]

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