MN HF881

School districts are required to develop teacher mentoring programs for teachers new to the profession or district, including teaching residents, teachers of color, teachers with special needs, and experienced teachers needing peer coaching.

Districts must reserve at least two percent of basic revenue for teacher mentorship under section 122A.70, subdivision 1, in addition to existing requirements for teacher development, principal development, professional development, and in-service education.

The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must develop a teacher mentorship model and provide resources, planning guides, training, conferences, and networking meetings to support school districts in implementing mentoring programs.

School districts, groups of districts, or coalitions may apply for teacher mentorship program grants, with selection based on commitment to staff participation, skills assessment, in-service training, leadership, higher education cooperation, resource provision, knowledge sharing, and teacher of color retention.

All provisions are effective July 1, 2019.