Establishes a grant program for special education teachers and related services providers in Minnesota.

The bill modifies the special education teacher pathway program to include related services providers. It establishes a grant program for school districts, charter schools, Tribal contract schools, and cooperative units to develop a pathway for trained, licensed special education teachers and related services providers. The program includes an account in the special revenue fund for appropriated funds. Grant recipients can use funds for tuition assistance, participant support, and recruitment. The bill also defines related services providers and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Establishes a grant program for special education teachers and related services providers in Minnesota.

The bill modifies the special education teacher pathway program to include related services providers. It establishes a grant program for school districts, charter schools, Tribal contract schools, and cooperative units to develop a pathway for trained, licensed special education teachers and related services providers. The program includes an account in the special revenue fund for appropriated funds. Grant recipients can use funds for tuition assistance, participant support, and recruitment. The bill also defines related services providers and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.