Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them.
(b) "Alternative teacher preparation program" means an alternative teacher preparation program under section 122A.2451, subdivision 5, or an experimental teacher preparation program under section 122A.09, subdivision 10.
(c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education.
(d) "Program" means a teacher preparation curriculum leading to specific licensure areas.
(e) "Shortage area" means:
(1) licensure fields and economic development regions reported by the commissioner of education as experiencing a teacher shortage; and
(2) economic development regions where there is a shortage of licensed teachers who reflect the racial or ethnic diversity of students in the region.
(f) "Unit" means an institution or defined subdivision of the institution that has primary responsibility for overseeing and delivering teacher preparation programs.
Subd. 2. Establishment; eligibility. (a) The commissioner, in consultation with the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, must establish and administer a program annually awarding grants to eligible alternative teacher preparation programs consistent with this section.
(b) To be eligible to receive a grant, an alternative teacher preparation program must certify that it:
(1) is working to fill Minnesota's teacher shortage areas; and
(2) is a school district, charter school, or nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 317A or under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for an education-related purpose that has been operating continuously for at least three years in Minnesota or any other state.
(c) The commissioner must give priority to applicants based in Minnesota when awarding grants under this section.
Subd. 3. Use of grants. (a) An alternative teacher preparation program receiving a grant under this section must use the grant to:
(1) establish initial unit approval to become an alternative teacher preparation program;
(2) expand alternative teacher preparation programs by expanding program approval to other licensure areas identified as shortage areas by the commissioner of education;
(3) recruit, select, and train teachers who reflect the racial or ethnic diversity of students in Minnesota; or
(4) establish professional development programs for teachers who have obtained teaching licenses through alternative teacher preparation programs.
An alternative teacher preparation program may expend grant funds on regional management and operations, development, and central support services, including financial support and support for technology and human services.
(b) An alternative teacher preparation program may use grant funds awarded under this section as a match for nonstate funds, subject to paragraph (a).
(c) Appropriations made to this program do not cancel and are available until expended.
Subd. 4. Report. An alternative teacher preparation program receiving a grant under this section must submit a report to the commissioner and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board on the grantee's ability to fill teacher shortage areas and positively impact student achievement where data are available and do not identify individual teachers. A grant recipient must submit the report required under this subdivision by January 31, 2018, and each even-numbered year thereafter. The report must include disaggregated data regarding:
(1) the racial and ethnic diversity of teachers and teacher candidates licensed through the program; and
(2) program participant placement.
1Sp2017 c 5 art 2 s 44; art 12 s 22; 2019 c 50 art 1 s 36
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 135A - 137 — Postsecondary Education
Chapter 136A — Higher Education
Section 136A.002 — Definitions.
Section 136A.01 — Office Of Higher Education.
Section 136A.03 — Executive Officers; Employees.
Section 136A.031 — Student Advisory Council.
Section 136A.0411 — Collecting Fees.
Section 136A.0412 — Acceptance Of Private Funds; Appropriation.
Section 136A.05 — Cooperation Of Institutions Of Higher Education.
Section 136A.051 — Student Records And Data.
Section 136A.055 — Developmental Education Reporting.
Section 136A.057 — Student Transfer Reporting.
Section 136A.06 — Federal Funds.
Section 136A.091 — Summer Academic Enrichment Program.
Section 136A.095 — Grants-in-aid; Purpose.
Section 136A.096 — Financial Aid Goals.
Section 136A.101 — Definitions.
Section 136A.103 — Institution Eligibility Requirements.
Section 136A.1201 — Minnesota Promise.
Section 136A.121 — State Grant Program.
Section 136A.1215 — Grants For Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities.
Section 136A.123 — Mn Reconnect Program.
Section 136A.1241 — Fostering Independence Higher Education Grants.
Section 136A.125 — Child Care Grants.
Section 136A.126 — Indian Scholarships.
Section 136A.1274 — Underrepresented Student Teacher Grants.
Section 136A.1275 — Student Teacher Grants In Shortage Areas.
Section 136A.1276 — Alternative Teacher Preparation Grant Program.
Section 136A.131 — Accounting And Records.
Section 136A.1311 — Cash Flow.
Section 136A.1312 — Financial Aid Administrator, Professional Judgment.
Section 136A.1313 — Financial Aid Audits.
Section 136A.15 — Definitions.
Section 136A.155 — Additional Institution Eligibility Requirements.
Section 136A.16 — Powers And Duties Of Office.
Section 136A.162 — Classification Of Data.
Section 136A.1701 — Supplemental And Additional Loans.
Section 136A.1702 — Legislative Oversight.
Section 136A.1704 — Student Loan Refinancing.
Section 136A.171 — Revenue Bonds; Issuance; Proceeds.
Section 136A.172 — Negotiable Notes; Issuance; Conditions.
Section 136A.173 — Negotiability; Bond Anticipation Notes; Payment; Conditions.
Section 136A.174 — Security For Bonds.
Section 136A.175 — Refunding Revenue Bonds; Proceeds; Investments.
Section 136A.176 — Bonds Not State Obligations.
Section 136A.177 — Rights Of Bondholders.
Section 136A.178 — Legal Investments; Authorized Securities.
Section 136A.1785 — Loan Capital Fund.
Section 136A.1787 — Self Loan Revenue Bonds Annual Certificate Of Need.
Section 136A.1788 — Student Loan Debt Counseling.
Section 136A.1789 — Aviation Degree Loan Forgiveness Program.
Section 136A.1791 — Teacher Shortage Loan Repayment Program.
Section 136A.1792 — Promotion Of Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Section 136A.1793 — Promotion Of Teacher Loan Forgiveness Programs.
Section 136A.1794 — Agricultural Education Loan Forgiveness Program.
Section 136A.1795 — Large Animal Veterinarian Loan Forgiveness Program.
Section 136A.1796 — Tribal College Supplemental Grant Assistance.
Section 136A.18 — Legislative Finding, Declaration, And Directive.
Section 136A.23 — Trustees Of Incorporated Colleges May Prescribe Course Of Study; Annual Report.
Section 136A.231 — Education; Postsecondary Students; Work-study Programs.
Section 136A.232 — Administration; Agreements With Educational Facilities.
Section 136A.233 — Work-study Grants.
Section 136A.246 — Dual Training Competency Grants.
Section 136A.26 — Memberships; Officers; Compensation; Removal.
Section 136A.28 — Definitions.
Section 136A.29 — Powers; Duties.
Section 136A.30 — Source Of Payment Of Expenses.
Section 136A.31 — Notes Of The Authority.
Section 136A.32 — Bonds Of The Authority.
Section 136A.33 — Trust Agreement.
Section 136A.34 — Revenue Refunding Bonds.
Section 136A.35 — Bonds Are Not State Obligation.
Section 136A.37 — Remedies Of Bondholders And Trustees.
Section 136A.38 — Bonds Eligible For Investment.
Section 136A.39 — Exemption From Taxes And Other Restrictions.
Section 136A.40 — Administration.
Section 136A.41 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 136A.42 — Annual Report.
Section 136A.62 — Definitions.
Section 136A.63 — Registration.
Section 136A.64 — Information Required For Registration.
Section 136A.645 — School Closure.
Section 136A.646 — Additional Security.
Section 136A.65 — Approval Of Degrees And Name.
Section 136A.653 — Exemptions.
Section 136A.657 — Exemption; Religious Schools.
Section 136A.658 — Exemption; State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Schools.
Section 136A.66 — List Of Registered Institutions.
Section 136A.67 — Registration Representations.
Section 136A.672 — Student Complaints.
Section 136A.675 — Risk Analysis.
Section 136A.685 — Private Institutions; Adjudication Of Fraud Or Misrepresentation.
Section 136A.821 — Definitions.
Section 136A.8225 — School Closure.
Section 136A.823 — License Renewal.
Section 136A.825 — Permits For Solicitors.
Section 136A.826 — Information To Students.
Section 136A.828 — Prohibitions.
Section 136A.829 — Revocation Of License Or Permit.
Section 136A.8295 — Student Complaints.
Section 136A.831 — Injunction.
Section 136A.833 — Exemptions.
Section 136A.834 — Exemption; Religious Schools.
Section 136A.861 — Intervention For College Attendance Program Grants.
Section 136A.87 — Planning Information For Postsecondary Education.
Section 136A.901 — Spinal Cord Injury And Traumatic Brain Injury Research Grant Program.
Section 136A.902 — Spinal Cord And Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council.