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SF1668 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain out-of-fields permissions limit on renewal exemption provision

Related bill: HF1381

AI Generated Summary

This bill, S.F. No. 1668, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.09, subdivision 10, regarding out-of-field teaching permissions granted by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

Key Provisions:

  1. Waivers for Experimental Programs: The PELSB may grant rule waivers to school districts and charter schools for experimental learning or management programs.
  2. Alternative Education Teachers: Teachers in alternative education programs may receive permission to teach outside their licensed content areas.
  3. Special Education Licenses: Special education license permissions granted for low-incidence regions are valid across all such regions.
  4. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Licensing:
    • Applicants with CTE certification may apply for a Tier 1 license.
    • PELSB is encouraged to support alternative pathways for high school CTE instructors, recognizing qualifications through occupational testing, professional certification, licensure, and work experience.
  5. Exemption for Special Education Out-of-Field Permissions:
    • Between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2030, out-of-field permissions for special education teaching are exempt from any limits on the number of times they can be renewed.

Impact:

This bill would provide greater flexibility in teacher licensing, particularly for alternative and special education programs, addressing potential teacher shortages and enabling more educators to work outside their primary licensed field.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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