Teacher Microcredential Task Force established, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 3660 establishes a Teacher Microcredential Task Force to study how specialized teaching certifications (microcredentials) could support educators and address workforce needs, particularly in special education. The task force, composed of teachers, education leaders, and board representatives, must review current licensure processes, identify implementation needs, and submit recommendations to the legislature by February 1, 2027. The bill appropriates funds to cover the task force’s operations, with meetings scheduled to begin by October 2026. It directly affects Minnesota teachers, school districts, and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board by setting a framework for evaluating microcredentials as a potential tool for professional development and staffing. The legislation focuses on factual processes, not outcomes, and expires upon report submission or February 1, 2027.