Minnesota SF1670 modifies teacher shortage reporting requirements, focusing on specific teacher fields and economic development regions.

Minnesota SF1670 amends teacher shortage reporting requirements by modifying the definition of "shortage area" to include specific licensure fields and economic development regions. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must report on teacher openings and hiring data for fields such as English as a second language, early childhood, and special education. The report, due by February 1, 2026, will also detail teacher assignments that remain unfilled with licensed teachers. This bill aims to provide a clearer picture of teacher shortages and hiring trends in specific areas.

Minnesota SF1670 modifies teacher shortage reporting requirements, focusing on specific teacher fields and economic development regions.

Minnesota SF1670 amends teacher shortage reporting requirements by modifying the definition of "shortage area" to include specific licensure fields and economic development regions. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must report on teacher openings and hiring data for fields such as English as a second language, early childhood, and special education. The report, due by February 1, 2026, will also detail teacher assignments that remain unfilled with licensed teachers. This bill aims to provide a clearer picture of teacher shortages and hiring trends in specific areas.