MN SF920

Modifies unrequested leave of absence provisions for teachers by requiring school boards and teacher unions to negotiate plans based on teacher evaluation effectiveness categories and subject matter licensure, rather than seniority alone, beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.

Clarifies that limited-term licenses issued under alternative teacher preparation programs are not provisional licenses under sections 122A.40 or 122A.41.

Requires teachers placed on unrequested leave to have opportunity to request a hearing within 14 days to verify the district met required teacher evaluation standards before placement.

Establishes different reinstatement rights based on effectiveness ratings: teachers rated effective or better retain reinstatement rights for five years, while teachers rated ineffective or less retain reinstatement rights for one year only.

Adds requirement that all executed employment contracts between school boards and teacher representatives must contain a negotiated plan for unrequested leave of absence or teacher discontinuation/termination beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.