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PELSB adopts 2026 legislative priorities including interstate mobility and ethics process enhancements
Summary
The board approved additions to its 2026 legislative priorities—such as joining the interstate teacher mobility compact, allowing certain out‑of‑state programs for Tier 2 licensure, creating an education advisory group for emerging topics and strengthening ethics processes—and authorized the executive director to testify on the board’s behalf.
At its Dec. 12 meeting the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board voted to add several items to its 2026 legislative priorities, including joining the interstate teacher mobility compact and allowing specified out‑of‑state teacher‑preparation programs to satisfy student‑teaching equivalency for Tier 2 licensure.
Dr. Bailey, PELSB’s executive director, explained the legislative committee reviewed existing priorities and proposed additions grouped under "removing barriers to licensure," "meeting the needs of Minnesota students," and "operational excellence." Specific proposals included creating an education advisory group to address emerging topics such as AI and high‑school redesign, updating mental‑health renewal requirements, and supporting enhancements to ethics processes to better protect students.
The motion to adopt the 2026 legislative priorities passed by roll call vote; Dr. Bailey and staff were authorized to represent the board and testify at the Legislature consistent with the adopted priorities, with the board reserving the right to revisit specific language as session items arise.
