SF1842

The bill S.F. No. 1842 seeks to modify teacher licensure requirements in Minnesota. Key provisions include:

1. Changes to Tier 1 Teacher Licenses:

   • The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board will issue an initial Tier 1 license for one year, with renewal possible under specific conditions.
     
   • Renewal may be granted if:
     • The employer (district or charter school) demonstrates they were unable to hire a teacher with a Tier 2, 3, or 4 license.
     • The Tier 1 teacher takes a content examination and submits results within a year.
     • The teacher completes cultural competency training within a year.
     • The teacher meets the mental illness training renewal requirement.
     • The teacher completes dyslexia training as required by a newly added subdivision.
       

2. Exemptions:

   • The content examination requirement does not apply to teachers in career and technical education or career pathway courses.
   • Tier 1 licenses cannot be renewed more than three times, unless the school demonstrates a valid reason.
   • Exceptions apply to teachers in career and technical education or shortage areas, allowing unlimited renewals.

3. New Professional Development Requirement:

   • Teachers must complete dyslexia training as part of professional development.
     

4. Rulemaking Mandate:

   • The bill directs the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to establish rules to implement these changes.

In summary, the bill strengthens teacher licensure standards by adding new professional development requirements (such as dyslexia training) and sets limits on Tier 1 license renewals, except in specific cases.