Minnesota SF3625 modifies educator licensing and standards, including background checks, data sharing, and mental health training.

Minnesota SF3625 amends educator licensing and standards by requiring background checks from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the national criminal records repository for all first-time applicants. It mandates data sharing agreements between the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, the Board of School Administrators, and the Department of Education for managing licenses and improving teacher education programs. The bill also introduces mental health training requirements for licensed teachers, including understanding early-onset mental illness and de-escalation methods.

Minnesota SF3625 modifies educator licensing and standards, including background checks, data sharing, and mental health training.

Minnesota SF3625 amends educator licensing and standards by requiring background checks from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the national criminal records repository for all first-time applicants. It mandates data sharing agreements between the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, the Board of School Administrators, and the Department of Education for managing licenses and improving teacher education programs. The bill also introduces mental health training requirements for licensed teachers, including understanding early-onset mental illness and de-escalation methods.