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Board Rules and Resolutions

Board 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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Science Licensure Rulemaking Update  63Kb (10/9/07)  28Kb (10/9/07)
     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.
Criminal Background Checks for Student Teachers PDF Version 58Kb (4/19/07)
     The Minnesota Board of Teaching supports criminal background checks for student teachers.
Extension of Granting Kindergarten Licensure until June 30, 2010 PDF Version 56Kb (5/5/08)
     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.
K-6 Requirements for candidates prepared out-of-state PDF Version 61Kb (5/5/08)
     Variances to Minnesota Rule 8710.0400, requirements for individual candidates prepared out-of-state
Mathematics Instruction by Teachers of Special Education: Learning Disabilities Native Version 156Kb (9/19/05)
     Clarifying that as of September 1, 2006, teachers of special education: learning disabilities are not allowed to teach mathematics to general education students
Reading Licensure Rule PDF Version 11Kb (10/6/05)
     Clarification of the Reading Licensure Rule 8710.4725
Waive Application of Rules PDF Version 14Kb (7/15/05)
     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

Proposed Rules

8710.0200 Fees PDF Version 35Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 24Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.2000: Standards of Effective Practice for Teachers PDF Version 93Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 75Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3000: Teachers of Early Childhood Education PDF Version 548Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 94Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3200: Teachers of Elementary Education PDF Version 214Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 100Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3300: Middle Level Licensure in Academic Specialty PDF Version 69Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 30Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3310: Middle Level Endorsement License for Teachers of Communication Arts and Literature PDF Version 89Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 53Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3320: Middle Level Endorsement License for Teachers of Mathematics PDF Version 92Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 54Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3330: Middle Level Endorsement License for Teachers of Social Studies PDF Version 91Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 54Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3340: Middle Level Endorsement License for Teachers of General Science PDF Version 86Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 47Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3350: Preprimary Endorsement License PDF Version 49Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 25Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.3360: K-8 World Language and Culture Endorsement License PDF Version 51Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 25Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4000: Teachers of Adult Basic Education PDF Version 83Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 48Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4050: Teachers of Agricultural Education PDF Version 80Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 48Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4200: Teachers of Business PDF Version 107Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 58Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4250: Teachers of Communication Arts and Literature PDF Version 97Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 62Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4450: Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences PDF Version 89Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 50Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4500: Teachers of Health PDF Version 81Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 47Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4525: Teachers of Computer, Keyboarding, and Related Technology PDF Version 63Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 33Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4550: Library Media Specialists PDF Version 75Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 47Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4600: Teachers of Mathematics PDF Version 118Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 62Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4650: Teachers of Vocal Music and of Instrumental Music PDF Version 82Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 45Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4700: Teachers of Physical Education PDF Version 74Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 41Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4725: Teachers of Reading PDF Version 106Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 60Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4750: Teachers of Science PDF Version 328Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 154Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4800: Teachers of Social Studies PDF Version 131Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 73Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4850: Teachers of Technology PDF Version 86Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 50Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.4900: Teachers of Visual Arts PDF Version 84Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 44Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.7200: Clock Hours; Requirements for Renewal of Professional Licenses PDF Version 73Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 38Kb (9/19/08)
    
8710.XXXX: Reading Leader PDF Version 82Kb (9/19/08) Native Version 48Kb (9/19/08)