MN SF250

School boards offering teachers biennial contracts with total compensation increases equal to or greater than the general education formula increase for year one triggers a "qualified economic offer"

Teachers cannot strike or submit compensation-related issues to arbitration if school board makes a qualified economic offer, but may still strike on non-compensation issues

If school board and teachers fail to agree on compensation allocation by January 15 of even-numbered years, existing employee benefits continue at same percentage levels, with remaining compensation allocated based on alternative pay plans, years of service, and promotion/advanced education

Applies to classroom teachers, principals, and supervisors licensed under Minnesota Statutes section 122A.18

Effective for contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2011