Bill Summary: SF2045

• Establishes a specific 180-day notice and remediation period for teachers to correct deficiencies before termination for inefficiency, neglect of duty, conduct unbecoming a teacher, or other good and sufficient grounds.

• Reduces the timeframe for teachers to request a hearing from 10 days to 5 days after receiving written notice of proposed discharge or demotion.

• Limits paid suspension to the first 30 days only; any suspension beyond 30 days is unpaid, with boards able to reduce final compensation by amounts paid during the initial 30-day suspension period.

• Requires hearings to be held within 20 calendar days after the teacher's request is granted or after the board provides appropriate notice.

• Makes discriminatory practices under Minnesota Statutes section 363A.13 explicitly grounds for immediate discharge as conduct unbecoming a teacher.