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MN HF2814
Bill
Status
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sondra Erickson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 12-member legislative study group on educator licensure to review the Office of the Legislative Auditor's 2016 "Minnesota Teacher Licensure" report and submit recommendations by February 1, 2017
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Study group to recommend how to restructure Minnesota's teacher licensure system by either consolidating all activities into a single state entity or clarifying existing responsibilities to ensure transparency and consistency
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Study group composition includes six House members (three appointed by Speaker, three by minority leader) and six senators (three appointed by majority leader, three by minority leader), with both chambers' education committee chairs required as members
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Appointments must be made by June 1, 2016, with study group expiring February 2, 2017 unless extended; group shall consult with Board of Teaching, Department of Education licensing division, school administrators, and stakeholders
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Board of Teaching must submit a written report to legislature education committees by February 1, 2017, listing all statutory and rule requirements for teacher preparation, examinations, training, and continuing education by license type
Legislative Description
Legislative study group established to review the legislative auditor's 2016 report on kindergarten through grade 12 teacher licensure and consider how to implement the recommendations, and Board of Teaching report required.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Education Innovation Policy
4/1/2016