MN SF1089

The Board of Teaching must require teacher candidates to pass a skills examination in reading, writing, and mathematics, or subsequently demonstrate attainment of composite passing scores on the ACT Plus Writing or SAT as an alternative.

Candidates who do not pass the skills exam or attain requisite composite scores may receive up to two temporary, one-year teaching licenses while working to meet the requirement.

Colleges and universities offering teacher preparation programs must provide remedial assistance with formal diagnostic components to candidates who do not achieve qualifying scores on the skills exam or composite standardized test scores.

Nonnative English speakers who meet content and pedagogy requirements are exempt from the skills examination requirement if applying for licenses to teach in their native language or world language instruction.

ACT Plus Writing or SAT composite score reports must not be more than ten years old at the time of licensure; exemption requirements apply to out-of-state teacher applicants under specified circumstances.