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MN SF4067
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mary Kunesh-Podein
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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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