Minnesota HF3261 allocates $20 million to support teacher candidates during student teaching.

Minnesota HF3261 establishes a program to support teacher candidates performing student teaching. The Department of Education will award a grant to a nonprofit organization to disburse stipends to all teacher candidates completing at least 12 weeks of student teaching at approved teacher preparatory programs. The stipends, which must be at least $15 per hour, are intended to support students without affecting their financial aid. Eligible grantees must have experience handling sensitive information. Up to 5% of the grant can be used for administration.

Minnesota HF3261 allocates $20 million to support teacher candidates during student teaching.

Minnesota HF3261 establishes a program to support teacher candidates performing student teaching. The Department of Education will award a grant to a nonprofit organization to disburse stipends to all teacher candidates completing at least 12 weeks of student teaching at approved teacher preparatory programs. The stipends, which must be at least $15 per hour, are intended to support students without affecting their financial aid. Eligible grantees must have experience handling sensitive information. Up to 5% of the grant can be used for administration.