MN SF1669

Requires educational improvement plans to include an alternative early intervening services program consistent with section 125A.56.

Mandates alternative teacher professional pay system agreements include provisions for teachers to provide alternative intervention services meeting needs of kindergarten through grade 8 students, with grades 9-12 eligible to participate.

Adds staff development activities requirement to provide opportunities meeting section 125A.56 requirements for alternative intervention services, including early intervening services.

Specifies staff development plans must include ongoing activities providing alternative intervention services with progress monitoring to assess and serve students before special education evaluation referral.

Authorizes use of staff development reserved revenue for costs of alternative early intervening services programs under section 125A.56 and related services.