The bill S.F. No. 334 focuses on modifying professional development requirements for educators in Minnesota. It mandates that by specific dates, school districts must provide evidence-based training for a range of educational staff including kindergarten to third grade teachers, special education teachers, and even those teaching English to multilingual learners. This training is aimed at enhancing the implementation of the state's Read Act, which is designed to improve reading skills among students.

The bill outlines that by July 1, 2026, certain groups such as reading intervention teachers and kindergarten to third grade teachers must have completed this training. A subsequent deadline of July 1, 2027, is set for teachers who instruct older students, from grades 4 to 12, along with those in state-approved alternative programs.

Furthermore, the commissioner of education can grant extensions to these deadlines if necessary. The bill also includes provisions for how this training is to be delivered and by whom. Additionally, for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, it allows for a reduction in the required instructional hours for elementary students, facilitating the necessary training time for teachers. This reduction is conditional on agreements with teacher representatives or, in the case of charter schools, consultations with teachers.