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Teacher licensure bills slated for House Education Policy Committee
The House Education Policy Committee is scheduled to discuss a trio of teacher licensure bills (HF 1116, HF 1415 and HF 1329) during its hearing set for 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, at the State Office Building in St. Paul. … Continue reading
PELSB seeking superintendent, teacher to fill open board seats
The Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board will have open seats when the terms of two members expire on January 1, 2019. PELSB encourages members of the public to submit applications for consideration to serve on the PELSB Board. … Continue reading
Sen. Pratt’s amendment would delay implementation of new tiered licensure system
Sen. Eric Pratt successfully amended the Senate education omnibus bill (SF 3086) on Tuesday, May 1. Sen. Pratt’s amendment includes language that delays implementation of the new tiered licensure system until September 1, 2018. This delay affects the four tiers, … Continue reading
Teacher licensing rulemaking meetings open to the public
Source: Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) has announced that its two upcoming rulemaking meetings are open to the public. These meetings will provide input on proposed rules regarding the issuance, validity and … Continue reading
State accepting applications for new teacher licensing board
The Minnesota Legislature passed a law during the 2017 session to replace the Minnesota Board of Teaching with the new Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is currently accepting applications for the … Continue reading
Study group explores governance of teacher licensure, development of tiered system
The Legislative Study Group on Educator Licensure met for the fifth time on Tuesday, October 25. The group — made up of six state senators and six state representatives — is discussing concerns raised by the Office of the Legislator … Continue reading
Minnesota legislators submit proposals for restructuring teacher licensure system
The Legislative Study Group on Educator Licensure met Thursday, September 29, in St. Paul, to hear three proposals to reform the licensing agencies responsible for licensure and create a tiered licensure system. First, were the proposals to reform the licensing … Continue reading
