This bill proposes changes to the requirements for teacher candidates in Minnesota. It mandates the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to discontinue the edTPA performance assessment, which is currently required for teacher candidates. The board is instructed to amend Minnesota Rules, specifically part 8705.2100, to eliminate any requirements related to this performance assessment.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new rule regarding student teacher placements. It requires that student teachers be placed within 30 miles of their preferred location or school site, unless both the teacher preparatory program and the teacher candidate agree to a placement that is further away. The board will need to amend Minnesota Rules, part 8705.1010, to implement this new placement requirement.