The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.441, to extend the short-call substitute teacher pilot program and make several adjustments to the requirements and compensation for substitute teachers. It allows school districts or charter schools to jointly request approval for a short-call substitute teaching license, provided the applicant meets specific educational and training criteria. The bill also clarifies that the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board can issue temporary licenses pending background checks and emphasizes the importance of providing substitute teacher training.

Additionally, the bill modifies the compensation structure for short-call substitute teachers, establishing a new pay rate of $175 per day for those in the metro equity region and $150 per day for all other districts, replacing the previous rate of $200 per day. The expiration date for the pilot program is extended from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The new provisions will take effect the day following final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 122A.441
1st Engrossment: 122A.441