Alternative teacher preparation program grant eligibility modified, and money appropriated.
Impact
The proposed bill would impact state laws by adjusting existing statutes related to alternative teacher preparation programs. It establishes priorities for grants, particularly favoring applicants based in Minnesota and ensuring that program recipients are actively working to fill teaching roles in designated shortage areas. The bill emphasizes not only filling teaching gaps but also aiming to enhance the diversity of educators to better reflect the student demographics in Minnesota.
Summary
House Bill HF1058 focuses on modifying the grant eligibility for alternative teacher preparation programs in Minnesota. This legislation aims to address the ongoing teacher shortage by providing financial support to programs that are aligned with a specified set of criteria established by the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education. Essentially, the bill seeks to enhance the state's capacity to recruit and train educators in shortage areas by offering grants that can be utilized for various programmatic improvements.
Contention
One notable point of contention within the discussions about HF1058 involves the disbursement and administration of funds. Critics may argue that the priority given to local applicants could limit opportunities for out-of-state programs that might also have effective solutions to offer. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the accountability of grant recipients and the effectiveness of the funds in truly addressing the teacher shortage issue. As part of the legislative process, the efficacy of this approach compared to alternative strategies, such as increasing salaries or offering mentorship to new teachers, has been a subject of debate.
Teacher licensure provisions modified, grant programs transferred from Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Department of Education, reports required, and money appropriated.
Teacher licensure provisions modified, grant programs transferred from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Department of Education, reports required, and money appropriated.
Teacher licensure and teacher preparation program changes made, Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board membership changes made, and money appropriated.
Teachers of Color Act strengthened, percentage of teachers of color and American Indian teachers in Minnesota increased, world's best workforce requirements amended, reports required, and money appropriated.
Increase Teachers of Color Act in higher education strengthened, pilot scholarship program for aspiring teachers of color made permanent, special revenue fund account established, teacher shortage loan repayment program provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner An Extension Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims Against The State Pursuant To Chapter 53 Of The General Statutes.
Resolution Granting The Claims Commissioner An Extension Of Time To Dispose Of Certain Claims Against The State Pursuant To Chapter 53 Of The General Statutes.