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MN SF4067

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Mary Kunesh-Podein

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Origin

Senate

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Reduces the required classroom instructional time ratio for preparation time from 25 minutes to 17 minutes, meaning teachers receive 5 minutes of preparation time for every 17 minutes of instruction instead of every 25 minutes.
  • Requires preparation time to be provided in one or two uninterrupted blocks during the student day, with exceptions only by mutual agreement between the district and teachers' exclusive representative.
  • Prohibits administrators from scheduling meetings during teacher preparation time without permission from the local bargaining unit.
  • Mandates that collective bargaining agreements include provisions for additional preparation time for teachers with professional engagements such as supervising extracurricular activities and facilitating special education paperwork.
  • Encourages school districts to explore flexible learning plans, including four-day school weeks, to meet preparation time requirements.

Legislative Description

Provisions modification for teacher preparation time

Last Action

Author added Abeler

4/4/2022

Committee Referrals

Education Finance and Policy3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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