MN HF500

Expands the list of offenses requiring mandatory revocation of a teacher's license without a hearing upon conviction, including sex trafficking (first and second degree), hiring or agreeing to hire a minor for prostitution, and sexual abuse offenses.

Adds solicitation of children to engage in sexual conduct, communication of sexually explicit materials to children, interference with privacy, and stalking of minors as grounds for automatic license revocation.

Includes using minors in sexual performances, possessing pornographic works involving a minor, and any other offense requiring registration as a predatory offender under Minnesota law or similar crimes in other states or United States law.

Allows a teacher whose license was revoked under these provisions to petition for reconsideration only if their conviction is reversed by appeal or they receive a pardon, and permits the board to affirm the revocation if immoral character is still demonstrated.

Grants the Board of Teaching authority to suspend or revoke coaching licenses under these same provisions.