This bill proposes changes to the education system in Minnesota by addressing the requirements for teacher candidates and student teacher placements. Specifically, it mandates that the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board discontinue the requirement for the edTPA performance assessment for teacher candidates. The bill requires the board to amend Minnesota Rules, part 8705.2100, to eliminate any performance assessment requirements, thereby simplifying the process for teacher candidates.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new rule regarding student teacher placements, stipulating that student teachers must be placed within 30 miles of their preferred location or school site. This requirement can be waived only if there is mutual agreement between the teacher preparatory program and the teacher candidate for a placement further away. The board is instructed to amend Minnesota Rules, part 8705.1010, to reflect this new placement requirement, ensuring that student teachers have more accessible opportunities for their placements.