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Statutes, Rules and Resolutions
Minnesota Board of Teaching's mission is to ensure a quality licensing system for Minnesota public schools. The Board enforces the Code of Ethics For Minnesota Teachers, which sets forth standards of professional conduct and procedures for implementation. Standards of professional conduct refers to teachers' work in the classroom and their relationships with students and colleagues. Minnesota Statutes 122A authorizes the Board to create rules (Board Rules 8700 and Board Rules 8710).
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Board Rules
Board of Teaching resolutions serve to clarify rule applications, delegate authority, grant extension of licensure, waive application of rules and more.
Technical and Career Education Rules
The Board of Teaching adopted the proposal to expand Technical and Career Education Licenses to grades 7-12. 8710.8010 Communications Technology, 8710.8020 Construction, 8710.8030 Manufacturing, 8710.8040 Medical, 8710.8050 Creative Design, 8710.8060 Early Childhood, 8710.8070 Hospitality Service, 8710.8080 Transportation
| Amendment to Teachers of Reading License | |
| Rule relating to the issuance of a Teacher of Reading license to special education licensees | |
DUAL NOTICE:Proposed Rule Governing Credentialing for Paraprofessionals
 115Kb (12/26/07)
 44Kb (12/26/07)
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| The Minnesota Board of Teaching intends to adopt rules relating to implementing a voluntary statewide credential for education paraprofessionals. | |
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NOTICE OF HEARING: Proposed Rules Governing Credentialing for Paraprofessionals
60Kb (2/28/08)
27Kb (2/28/08)
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| On Wednesday, March 12, 2008, the Board of Teaching will hold a hearing about implementing a voluntary statewide credential for education paraprofessionals. | |
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Science Licensure Rulemaking Update
63Kb (10/9/07)
28Kb (10/9/07)
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| Effective October 15, 2007, a Minnesota teacher licensed in Chemistry, Physics, Life Science, or Earth and Space Science (grades 9-12 or grades 7-12) who has taught science for at least three years may take the content knowledge test in another area of science licensure. | |
Board Resolutions
Board of Teaching resolutions serve to clarify rule applications, delegate authority, grant extension of licensure, waive application of rules and more.
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Criminal Background Checks for Student Teachers
58Kb (4/19/07)
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| The Minnesota Board of Teaching supports criminal background checks for student teachers. | |
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Extension of Granting Kindergarten Licensure until June 30, 2010
56Kb (5/5/08)
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| An extension to grant kindergarten licensure to an elementary license held prior to September 1, 2001 | |
| K-6 Applicants who have Failed the Specialty Test | |
| The issuance of a license to an applicant who has failed the middle level specialty test but has met all other standards and conditions. | |
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K-6 Requirements for candidates prepared out-of-state
61Kb (5/5/08)
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| Variances to Minnesota Rule 8710.0400, requirements for individual candidates prepared out-of-state | |
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Mathematics Instruction by Teachers of Special Education: Learning Disabilities
156Kb (9/19/05)
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| Clarifying that as of September 1, 2006, teachers of special education: learning disabilities are not allowed to teach mathematics to general education students | |
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Reading Licensure Rule
11Kb (10/6/05)
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| Clarification of the Reading Licensure Rule 8710.4725 | |
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Waive Application of Rules
14Kb (7/15/05)
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| Delegation of authority to the executive director to waive application of Minnesota Rules 8710.1400, 8710.1250 and 8710.4950 upon application from local school districts | |