Bill
HF 3261
HF 3261 funds Minnesota programs to support teacher candidates during student teaching, strengthening preparation and aiding schools, districts, and mentors.
HF 3261 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on April 28, 2025, with the title “Programs to support teacher candidates performing student teaching provided, and money appropriated.” The bill’s stated aim is to provide programs that support teacher candidates during their student teaching, accompanied by appropriations to fund those programs. The author listed is Norris, and the bill has been assigned to the Education Finance committee. A companion bill is SF 3333.
Based on the title and metadata, the bill seeks to enhance support for teacher candidates while they complete student teaching, and to appropriate funds to implement or expand such supports. The underlying goal is typically to strengthen teacher preparation and help address teacher workforce needs by increasing practical support for candidates during field experiences.
The text provided for HF 3261 does not include the bill’s specific provisions. The exact details (such as the precise programs funded, eligible recipients, funding amounts, or administration) are not listed here. Readers should consult the full bill text and fiscal note for definitive provisions.
Typical provisions in this type of bill (not confirmed for HF 3261) may include:
- Allocation of funds to support student-teaching experiences (stipends, scholarships, or program costs)
- Eligibility criteria for teacher preparation programs, districts, or candidates
- Roles for state agencies (e.g., Department of Education) in administering the funding
- Reporting and accountability requirements to track outcomes and utilization
- Duration and milestones of funding (start dates, renewal terms, sunset clauses)
- Any matching requirements or accountability metrics
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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