MN SF3625

Transfers rulemaking authority for paraprofessional credentials from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Commissioner of Education

Requires teacher preparation programs to include a supervised early literacy field experience aligned to evidence-based reading practices, effective for candidates enrolling in 2027-2028 or later

Expands mental health training requirements for teacher license renewal from one hour of suicide prevention training to at least five hours of professional development in student mental health and wellness topics including trauma, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, and de-escalation methods

Establishes new data sharing agreements between the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, Board of School Administrators, and Department of Education for managing staff data and administrative licenses

Extends the availability of a $2,767,000 information technology appropriation for the licensing board from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2029, and authorizes a one-time fund transfer from the background studies account to support the online educator licensing system