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MN HF641

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Linda Slocum

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Requires licensed teachers renewing their continuing license to complete further preparation in cultural competency, effective September 1, 2012, defined as developing behaviors, attitudes, and policies for understanding and working effectively with people of different cultures.

  • Requires licensed school administrators renewing their professional license to complete continuing education in cultural competency with the same definition, effective September 1, 2012.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 122A.09, subdivision 4, and 122A.14, subdivision 3, to establish these cultural competency training requirements as part of professional license renewal.

  • Applies to teachers and school administrators seeking to renew licenses after September 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Teacher and school administrator cultural competency training required for those seeking to renew their professional license.

Last Action

Author added Peterson, S.

2/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Education Reform2/21/2011

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