MN HF1445

Expands offenses requiring automatic license revocation by the Board of Teaching or Board of School Administrators to include sex trafficking (first and second degree), prostitution of minors, sexual abuse, solicitation of children for sexual conduct, child sexual abuse material, interference with privacy, stalking of minors, sexual performances involving minors, child pornography, and any offense requiring predatory offender registration under Minnesota law or similar laws of other states or the United States.

Eliminates the right to a hearing for teachers convicted of the expanded list of offenses, with automatic license revocation upon receipt of a certified copy of conviction.

Allows teachers to petition for license reconsideration only if their conviction is reversed on appeal or if they receive a pardon, and the board may still deny reinstatement if finding the teacher has immoral character.

Requires school boards to immediately discharge teachers whose licenses are revoked under the expanded offense list and mandates notification to the Board of Teaching and licensing division.

Requires school districts to include disciplinary action records in teacher employment files and share relevant background information with other districts when teachers apply for employment, with exceptions for collective bargaining agreements and data privacy restrictions.