Teacher licensure requirements modifications

SF 2995 modifies Minnesota's teacher licensure rules for new educators. It requires Tier 1 license holders to pass content exams and complete cultural competency training to renew their license up to three times (with unlimited renewals for career education or high-need subject areas). The bill also creates a three-year temporary permission for licensed teachers to teach outside their licensed subject area without changing their license tier. These changes directly affect new teachers seeking licensure and school districts hiring them in Minnesota, effective July 2025.