Early literacy field experience requirement for teacher candidates providing early literacy instruction

Summary

The bill adds a new requirement that any Minnesota teacher‑preparation program approved to train early‑literacy teachers must include a supervised field experience aligned with evidence‑based reading practices. The experience must be integrated with reading instruction coursework, take place mainly during the school day, and include observation with actionable feedback. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board will adopt rules to define the specifics and the Department of Education receives funding for the rulemaking.

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