Minnesota HF1418 modifies teacher licensure provisions, transfers grant programs to the Department of Education, and appropriates funds for teacher.

Minnesota HF1418 modifies teacher licensure provisions by requiring the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to adopt rules for fields of licensure and grade levels. It transfers grant programs from the Board to the Department of Education, including competitive grants to increase the number of teachers of color and American Indian teachers. The bill also appropriates funds for teacher recruitment marketing campaigns, alternative teacher preparation programs, and heritage language and culture teacher licensure pathways.

Minnesota HF1418 modifies teacher licensure provisions, transfers grant programs to the Department of Education, and appropriates funds for teacher.

Minnesota HF1418 modifies teacher licensure provisions by requiring the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to adopt rules for fields of licensure and grade levels. It transfers grant programs from the Board to the Department of Education, including competitive grants to increase the number of teachers of color and American Indian teachers. The bill also appropriates funds for teacher recruitment marketing campaigns, alternative teacher preparation programs, and heritage language and culture teacher licensure pathways.