Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF1773

Introduced

2/15/23

Refer

2/15/23

Refer

3/6/23

Caption

Indexing of English learner programs revenue to basic education revenue required, microcredentials of teachers and administrators of English learners established, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

Impact

The bill proposes to amend several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, thereby impacting existing educational legislation. With the introduction of the English learner microcredentials, the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board will be responsible for implementing new training requirements as part of the relicensing process. These requirements will emphasize best practices for serving English learners and facilitate cultural competence among educators. The indexing of funding to basic education revenue aims to improve the financial stability of English learner programs and enhance educational outcomes for these students.

Summary

House File 1773 is a proposed education-related bill intended to enhance the training and resources available for teachers and administrators working with English learners in Minnesota. The bill mandates that funding for English learner programs be indexed to the basic education revenue, ensuring that resources are allocated more effectively. A significant feature of the bill is the establishment of voluntary microcredentials specifically targeting educators of English learners, which aim to recognize their competency in teaching diverse student populations and meeting varied educational needs.

Contention

Notably, while the bill has the potential to improve resources for teaching English learners, it may also face contention regarding the allocation of appropriated funds and the implementation of new training standards. Specific concerns might arise regarding whether the microcredentials will be mandatory or optional for current educators and how these changes will influence local school districts' operational budgets. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of the proposed professional development requirements in truly enhancing teaching practices for diverse classrooms.

Latest MN HF1773 Activity

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Companion Bills

MN SF1906

Similar To English learner programs revenue to basic education revenue indexing requirement; teachers and administrators of English learners microcredentials establishment; appropriating money

Previously Filed As

MN SF3182

Microcredentials for teachers and administrators of English Learner programs establishment; appropriating money

MN HF2738

Microcredentials for teachers and administrators of English learner programs established, English learner revenue formula modified to provide additional revenue for a student with limited or interrupted formal education, English learner staff ratio reporting created, and money appropriated.

MN HF2738

MN AB1306

Teacher preparation programs: school districts and county offices of education: English learners.

MN AB2555

An act to amend Section 51101 of, to amend and renumber Section 313.3 of, to amend, repeal, and add Section 313 of, to add Sections 313.3, 313.4, 313.6, 313.7, 313.8, and 313.9 to, and to repeal and add Section 313.5 of, the Education Code, relating to English learners.

MN HF1028

Education finance funding allocations involving school district funding, general education basic formula allowance, special education cross subsidy aid, school unemployment aid account funding, English learner cross subsidy aid, and safe schools revenue increased; calculations for school's compensatory revenue eligibility modified; school board powers modified; and money appropriated.

MN SCR1046

public schools; English learners; requirements

MN SCR1037

Schools; English language learners; requirements

MN HCR2030

Schools; English language learners; requirements

MN HCR2034

Schools; English language learners; requirements

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