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SF2813 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Out-of-state continuing education credit requirements modifications

Related bill: HF2401

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill seeks to modify the requirements for continuing education credits for real estate appraisers in Minnesota, specifically regarding credits obtained from out-of-state educational programs.

Main Provisions

  • Definitions:

    • It defines "synchronous educational offering" as a live or real-time educational process as described by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.
    • It notes that the provision is not applicable to "asynchronous educational offerings," which are not live.

  • Credit Acceptance Requirements:

    • Appraisers or course providers can apply for Minnesota continuing education credits for synchronous courses that were not previously approved in the state.
    • To qualify, the educational offering must already be approved for continuing education credits by at least one regulatory authority in another state or U.S. territory.
    • Applications must be submitted by August 1 of the renewal year, and within 60 days of completing the course.

  • Procedure:

    • Applicants must include a certificate of successful completion from the course provider.
    • The commissioner of real estate must award the same number of credits as approved by the other state's regulator within 60 days of receiving the completed application.
    • A fee may be charged by the commissioner for processing these applications.

Significant Changes

  • The bill allows Minnesota real estate appraisers to gain credit for synchronous education offerings completed out-of-state, provided they meet the specified criteria.
  • A specific timeline and documentation requirements are introduced for submitting applications for these credits.

Relevant Terms

  • Real estate appraiser, continuing education credit, synchronous educational offering, asynchronous educational offering, Appraiser Qualifications Board, out-of-state education, certificate of completion, regulatory authority.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New definitions for synchronous and asynchronous educational offerings.",
        "Procedures for applying for credit for synchronous offerings not pre-approved in Minnesota."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies out-of-state continuing education credit requirements for real estate appraisers under section 82B.19.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts application procedures, including timelines and requirements for certification submission."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "82B.19"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references exemptions to section 45.30 in relation to synchronous educational offerings.",
      "modified": [
        "Allows for an exemption from certain approval requirements under section 45.30 for real estate appraisers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "45.30"
  }
]

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