The bill extends the short-call substitute teacher pilot program in Minnesota by amending section 122A.441 of the Minnesota Statutes. It allows school districts or charter schools to jointly request the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to approve applications for short-call substitute teaching licenses. The bill outlines the qualifications for applicants, including educational requirements and background checks, and allows for the issuance of temporary licenses pending background checks. Additionally, it mandates that school districts or charter schools provide training for substitute teachers and prohibits retaliation against employees who choose not to apply for a substitute teaching license.

Key changes in the bill include the modification of compensation for short-call substitute teachers, which will now be the greater of either the same rate of pay as other short-call substitute teachers or the employee's existing rate of pay, rather than a fixed amount of $200 per day. The previous expiration date of June 30, 2025, has been removed, and the bill includes a provision stating that it will take effect the day following final enactment.

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