This bill focuses on workforce development by appropriating funds for teacher apprenticeships in Minnesota. It allocates specific amounts from the workforce development fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of education, with a portion designated for a joint apprenticeship training committee to manage an apprenticeship program leading to teacher licensure. To qualify for funding, the committee must include representatives from school districts, teacher preparation programs, school administrators, licensed teachers, and teacher representatives. The funding is intended to support the development and implementation of a registered apprenticeship program that includes structured training, mentorship, wage increases, and a pathway to obtaining a Tier 3 teaching license.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner of education consult with relevant stakeholders to establish criteria for funding, oversee the apprenticeship programs, and provide recommendations for enhancing these programs. A report detailing the use of the apprenticeship funding and suggestions for legislative improvements must be submitted to the appropriate legislative committees. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.