HF 1464 Summary

• School readiness program providers must employ licensed teachers knowledgeable in early childhood curriculum content, assessment, native and English language development programs, and instruction.

• Early childhood family education programs must employ necessary licensed teachers; the Board of Teaching may grant variances consistent with existing rules.

• Teachers in school district prekindergarten programs must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license.

• Early childhood family education, prekindergarten, and school readiness teachers employed by school districts are classified as public employees regardless of hours worked or temporary status exemptions.

• All amendments are effective for the 2015-2016 school year and later.