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Communication to Districts

Communication to Districts

The board periodically sends information to districts to keep them updated on changes to licensure rules and to remind them of other issues regarding teacher licensure.
Apply for Appeal to Variance and Appeal to Temporary Limited License Permission  38Kb (7/20/05)
     This memo explains how districts can request an additional year on a variance or limited license for individuals who need one more year to complete licensure
BOT Licensure Update for SY 2007-08  155Kb (10/4/07)  225Kb (10/4/07)
     This memo provides districts with current information regarding licensure and staffing assignments.
Issuance of Variances
     This memo explains the new timeline requirements for the issuance of variances.
Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Districts  167Kb (11/26/07)  182Kb (11/26/07)
     Minnesota law requires that districts report to the Board of Teaching certain situations involving allegations of misconduct against licensed teachers. The statutes and rules which govern this are included to explain district obligations for reporting.
Nonrenewable Teacher License Information
     This memo provides information on the nonrenewable license whereby a teacher has up to three years to complete licensure in a new area.
SY 2006-07 Licensure and Other Permissions for Teaching  205Kb (5/2/06)
     This memo provides information to help districts plan teacher staffing assignments for the 2006-07 school year.
Warning Signs of Mental Health Requirement  8Kb (7/18/05)
     This memo is to help local continuing education committees understand the new requirement for relicensure