TEACHERS

Adult basic/continuing education teachers

Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.52, 124D.522, 124D.57

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.26, 124D.52

Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.52

Affirmative action programs

American Indian education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.75

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19

Unrequested leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Agriculture teachers

Farmer-Lender Mediation Act, Minn. Statutes 2006 583.22

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 35.71, 41D.01

Aides, see Teachers' aides under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Alcoholism, see Chemical dependency under this topic

Alternative dispute resolution

Licensure recommendations, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09

American Indian language, history and culture, see AMERICAN INDIAN LANGUAGE, HISTORY, AND CULTURE TEACHERS

Appropriate units, see under COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Arbitration, see Public employees under ARBITRATION

Armed forces members, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Art teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 129C.26

Assault on

Assault on school property, arrests for, Minn. Statutes 2006 629.343

Gross misdemeanor, Minn. Statutes 2006 609.2231

Assignment (teaching positions and locations)

Consolidation, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Cooperation and combination, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

Dissolution and attachment, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Background checks

Criminal history, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.23, 122A.25

Criminal history checks, licensing, Minn. Statutes 2006 171.02

Hiring, Minn. Statutes 2006 171.02

Benefits

Faculty exchanges with postsecondary schools, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.56, 122A.57

Health and accident insurance, see same under this topic

Leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.46

Sick leave, see same under this topic

Staff exchange programs, rights, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.55

Teaching residents, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Unemployment, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.48

Best practices, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.695

Bilingual education, see Teachers under BILINGUAL EDUCATION

Blind persons, teachers of, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.29

Board, see TEACHING BOARD

Business licenses, exception, Minn. Statutes 2006 116J.70

Calendars, instructional, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.24

Certificates and certification

National Board for Professional Teaching, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Charter schools, see Teachers under CHARTER SCHOOLS

Chemical abuse preassessment teams, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.25 to 121A.29, 122A.66

Chemical dependency

Discharge, suspension, or leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Teacher training courses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.66

Child abuse by

Generally, see Violations and penalties under this topic

Investigations, suspension or resignation after, Minn. Statutes 2006 364.09

Reports received, Minn. Statutes 2006 626.556

Classroom teachers, defined, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.12

Coaches, see COACHES

Cocurricular assignments

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Codes of ethics

Teaching Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.05, 122A.09

Collective bargaining

Alternative compensation revenue, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.415

Alternative teacher professional payment system, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.414, 122A.4144

Appropriate units

Cooperation and combination, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

Dissolution and attachment, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Generally, see Appropriate units under COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Pine Point School, Minn. Statutes 2006 128B.05

School district consolidation, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Charter schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10

Consolidation, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.48, 123B.05

Contracts, deadlines, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.05, 126C.10

Cooperation and combination, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.36

Education districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.15, 123A.19

Exclusive representative, see Public employees under EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES

Flexible learning year program, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.124

Lunch periods, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.51

Part-time teachers, insurance coverage, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.66, 354B.31

Preparation time, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.50

Records management provisions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Reemployed retirees, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2006 352.1155, 354.445

Reorganizing districts, effect on state aid, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.10

Retirement benefits, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.41

Sexual, religious, and racial harassment or violence policy violations, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.03

Staff development provisions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Staff exchange programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.55

Teacher assignments (positions and locations), Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39, 123A.75

Teaching residents, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Unrequested leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Violent students, placement notice, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.64

College and university teachers

State colleges and universities, see Teachers under MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM (MNSCU)

University of Minnesota, see Faculty under UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Community experts, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.25

Compensation and salaries

Alternative teacher professional payment system, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.413 to 122A.416, 126C.10

American Indian teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.75

Career teachers, funding, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.30, 124D.31

Cocurricular activities, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Continuing contract teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Deferred compensation, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75, 354A.021

Expenditures, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.76

Extracurricular activities, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75, 123B.49

Faculty exchanges with postsecondary schools, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.56, 122A.57

Learning year (year-round) programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.128

Leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.46, 124D.10

Mentor teachers, funding, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.31

Multidistrict integration cooperatives, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.416

Nonpayment for attendance register default, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.52

Payment, priority, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.14

Sabbatical leave, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.092

School Administrators Board members, reduction prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.12

School district consolidation, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

School district cooperation and combination, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

School district dissolution and attachment, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Staff development provisions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Staff exchange programs, rights, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.55

Substitute teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.13, 122A.07

Suspension from duties or removal, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Teaching residents, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Conduct unbecoming a teacher, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Conflicts of interest, school supplies, dealing in, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.20

Consolidated districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.48

Contagious or infectious diseases

Discharge or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Continuing contract teachers

Discharge, see same under this topic

Flexible learning year program, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.125

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.46

Licenses, see same under this topic

Peer review, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Staff development, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Substitute teachers, eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44

Unrequested leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.30, 124D.05

Continuing education

Deaf and hard-of-hearing educators, rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.28

Short-call substitute teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Contracts and agreements

American Indian teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.77

Arbitration, see Public employees under ARBITRATION

Collective bargaining, see same under this topic

Continuing contract teachers, see same under this topic

Deadlines, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.05

Early retirement, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.48

Exclusive representatives, Minn. Statutes 2006 179A.20

Flexible learning year programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.124, 124D.125

Form and terms, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Interim contracts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39, 123A.75

Interstate contracts, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.90, 122A.92

Learning year (year-round) programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.128

Master agreements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Probationary teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Qualified teachers, American Indians, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.75

Reorganizing districts, effect on state aid, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.10

School district consolidations, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

School district cooperation and combination, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

School district dissolution and attachment, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.46, 123A.75

School on holidays, provisions, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.42

Short-term contracts, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.43

Substitute teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44

Summer school, attendance, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.45

Teaching residents, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Termination, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Vocational education cooperative centers, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.22

Conviction

Child abuse, licenses, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20, 122A.41

Criminal sexual conduct, licensure, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20, 122A.41

Notice about, crimes against minors, Minn. Statutes 2006 631.40

Cooperative districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.33

Correctional facilities, retirement, see TEACHERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (TRA)

Crimes against minors, Minn. Statutes 2006 631.40

Criminal background checks, see Background checks under this topic

Criminal sexual conduct, see Violations and penalties under this topic

Deferred compensation

Contributions, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Tax sheltered annuity program, Saint Paul and Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2006 354A.021

Definitions

Child mortality review panel, Minn. Statutes 2006 256.01

Education and training, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.01

Education for Limited English Proficient Students Act, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.59

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.01

Learning and development revenue, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.12

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.15, 122A.16

Public Employment Labor Relations Act, Minn. Statutes 2006 179A.03

Retirement, Minn. Statutes 2006 352.01

School district organization, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.01

School district powers and duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.05

Social Security law, Minn. Statutes 2006 355.01

Teachers and other educators, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.695

Teachers retirement, Saint Paul and Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2006 354A.011

Teaching Board, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.06

Demotion, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Dental schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 150A.11

Developmentally disabled persons, teachers of, Minn. Statutes 2006 252.09

Discharge

Arbitration, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Charter schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.43, 122A.44

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.43, 123A.19

Judicial review, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Mediation Services Bureau, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Outplacement services, property taxes for, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.43

Probationary teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20

Discipline and punishment

Administering to students

Force used by, see same under this topic

Generally, see Discipline and punishment under SCHOOLS (K-12)

Sexual, religious, and racial harassment policies or violence policy violations, collective bargaining, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.03

Driver education

Automobile accident prevention courses, approval, Minn. Statutes 2006 65B.28

Medical data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2006 13.69

Driver training schools, see Instructors under DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS

Drop-in child care programs, staff distribution, Minn. Statutes 2006 245A.14

DTRFA, see DULUTH TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND ASSOCIATION (DTRFA)

Duties, control and government of school, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.42

Dwellings, common school districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.97

Early childhood family education, see Teachers under EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION

Education and training

Advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.13, 120B.132

Alternative teacher professional payment systems, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.414

American Indian education programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.74, 124D.76

Community coordinators, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.76

Conflict resolution, violent students, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.64

Continuing education, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.28

Drug policy programs, prevention and supply reduction activities, Minn. Statutes 2006 299A.292

Educational improvement plan, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.413, 122A.414

Endowed chair program, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.23

Environmental education resource centers, Minn. Statutes 2006 115A.074

Faculty exchange programs, postsecondary schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.56, 122A.57

Fetal alcohol syndrome, Minn. Statutes 2006 145.9266

Gifted and talented student programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.15, 126C.10

Graduation rule, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09

In-service training, see same under this topic

Motorcycle safety education, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.36

Parental involvement programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.895

Preemployment training and preparation, see Teacher education under this topic

Reading, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.06, 122A.09

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60

School to work transition, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.49

Staff development, see same under this topic

Summer school attendance, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44

Tobacco, alcohol, drug, and chemical abuse, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.66

Training and experience index, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.01

Training before employment, see Teacher education under this topic

Violence prevention, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.22

Education districts, see Teachers under EDUCATION DISTRICTS

Endowed chair program, generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.23

English as a second language, see under ENGLISH LANGUAGE

English as a second language/bilingual education teachers

Hiring, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19

Licenses, see same under this topic

Essential personnel

Education for limited English proficient students, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.59

Transition programs for children with a disability, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.454

Evaluation

Alternative teacher professional payment system, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.414

Educational improvement plan, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.413

Peer review process, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Probationary teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Teachers' rights, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Examinations

Alternative preparation requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.24

Common core assessments, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Foreign states, teachers trained or licensed in, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.23

Qualifying examinations, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.22, 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.23, 122A.24

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Exchanges

Desegregation/Integration Office, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.892

Exchange teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.54, 123A.19, 123A.32

Faculty programs, postsecondary schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.56, 122A.57

Staff exchange programs with other districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.55

Exclusive representatives, see Public employees under EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES

Extracurricular assignments

Compensation and salaries, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75, 123B.49

Family connections program

Advisory councils, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.27

Career teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.28, 124D.29

Compensation and salaries, see same under this topic

Contracts and agreements, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.29, 124D.30

Counselor-teachers, participation, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.28, 124D.29

Duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.29

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.61, 124D.28, 124D.30, 124D.31

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.26

Licenses, see same under this topic

Minnesota Family Connections Act, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.24 to 124D.29

Principal-teachers, participation, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.28, 124D.29

Program components, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.28, 124D.29

Purpose, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.25

Reinstatement, participants, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.29

Reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.27

School schedule adjustment, Minn. Statutes 2006 127A.41

Selection, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.29

Seniority, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.29

Staff development, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.28

Staff-student ratios, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.28, 124D.29

Volunteers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.28

Fingerprints, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

First class cities, teacher tenure, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Flexible learning year program

Informational meetings, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.124

Force used by

Aversive and deprivation procedures, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.67

Corporal punishment, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.58

Defenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.582, 123B.25

Discipline policy, publication, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.61

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2006 609.06

Reasonable force, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.582, 121A.61, 123B.25, 609.379

Foreign states, qualifications of educational personnel, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.90 to 122A.92

Grievances, procedures

Arbitration, exclusion of grievance procedures, Minn. Statutes 2006 179A.20

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 179A.04, 179A.20, 179A.25

Harassment

Sexual, religious, and racial harassment, policy, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.03

Health and accident insurance

Accounting and bookkeeping, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.77

Leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.46

School district consolidation, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

School district cooperation and combination, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

School district dissolution and attachment, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Teaching residents, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Health teachers

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09

Summer interns, Minn. Statutes 2006 144.1464

Hearings

Discharge, see same under this topic

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Hiring

Affirmative action, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 122A.40, 124D.75

Criminal background checks, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.25

Discontinuance of position or lack of pupils, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Procedures, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Replacement of existing positions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 122A.68

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 122A.40, 122A.41, 122A.68

School site agreements, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.04

Substitute teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44

Improved learning program, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.26

In-service training

American Indian education programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.74, 124D.76

Bilingual education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.59, 124D.63

Child care center teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 245A.14

Compensatory education revenue, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.15

Desegregation/Integration Office, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.892

Education effectiveness plan, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.625

English as a second language teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.59, 124D.63

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.61

Hearing impaired students, educational support services, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.57

Service cooperatives (SCs), programs and services, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.21

Sexually transmitted diseases, prevention, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.23

Staff development programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.61

Teacher centers, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.72

Teacher mentorship program, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.70

Technical assistance, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.63

Violence prevention, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.22

Indemnity

Student chemical abuse activities, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.29

Indian teachers, see Teachers under INDIANS

Instruction contact time, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.12

Insurance

Charter schools, teachers on leave, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10

Extended leaves of absence, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.47

Health and accident insurance, see same under this topic

Part-time teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.66, 354A.094, 354B.31

Student teachers, coverage, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.69

Unemployment insurance, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.48

Intermediate school districts

Licensing, Minn. Statutes 2006 136D.31, 136D.73, 136D.92

Interns, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09

Labor relations

Collective bargaining, see same under this topic

Exclusive representatives, see EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVES

Lawsuits

Attorneys, rights to, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.69

Legal counsel provided by districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.25

Leaves of absence

Charter schools, teaching leave, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10

Consolidation of districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.48, 123A.75

DTRFA, service credit, see Leaves of absence under DULUTH TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND ASSOCIATION (DTRFA)

Eligibility, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.46

Extended leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.46, 136F.43, 354.094

Health, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Minnesota state colleges and universities, Minn. Statutes 2006 136F.43

Reinstatement rights, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.46

Sabbatical leave, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.49, 354A.011, 354A.092

School district cooperation and combination, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

School district dissolution and attachment, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

STPTRFA, service credit, see Leaves of absence under SAINT PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND ASSOCIATION (STPTRFA)

Substitute teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44, 122A.46

Teachers Retirement Association, service credit, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.092 to 354.095

Unrequested leaves of absence, see same under this topic

Liability

School safety patrols, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.34

Student alcohol or chemical abuse activities, reporting, limitation, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.29

Torts, generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.25

Licenses

Alternative preparation licensing, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.24

American Indian language, history and culture teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.75

Bilingual education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 122A.26

Blind persons, teachers of, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.29

Business license, exception, Minn. Statutes 2006 116J.70

Charter schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10

Child abuse convictions, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2006 364.09

Community education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.26

Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20

Continuing licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.40, 122A.41

Criminal background checks, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Criminal convictions, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2006 364.09

Deaf and hard-of-hearing, teachers of, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.28

Desegregation policies, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.24

Early childhood family education, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.26

Education Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

English as a second language teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 122A.26, 124D.59

Entrance licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.24, 122A.27, 122A.40

Examinations, see same under this topic

Exemptions

Bilingual education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.59, 124D.62

Community experts, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.25

English as a second language teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.52, 124D.59, 124D.62

Postsecondary teachers, faculty exchange programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.56, 122A.57

Technical colleges, part-time teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.30

Expiration, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Family connections program, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.29

Fees, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.21

Foreign states, teachers trained or licensed in, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.23

General licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 124D.75

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.22

Head coaches, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.33

Health-related services, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09

Initial licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.41

Issuance, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Life certificates or licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.40, 122A.41

Lifetime qualified short-call substitute licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Nonprovisional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

One-year licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Oral/aural education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.28

Permanent certificates or licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Provisional licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.40, 122A.41

Qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Reading specialists, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Registers, licensed teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09

Renewal, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.18

Revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.20, 122A.41

Revocation or suspension, Minn. Statutes 2006 214.10, 364.09, 631.40

Staff exchange programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.55

State academies for deaf, blind, Minn. Statutes 2006 125A.67

Teacher residency program, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Teaching Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Technical colleges, teaching personnel, Minn. Statutes 2006 136F.49

Temporary licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.23

Temporary limited licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Unlicensed teachers, aid reduction, Minn. Statutes 2006 127A.42, 127A.43

Validity, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.17, 122A.18

Verification, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.22

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Vocational education instructors, outside MnSCU system, Minn. Statutes 2006 136F.49

Limited English proficient students

Bilingual education, see Teachers under BILINGUAL EDUCATION

English as a second language, see under ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Lunch periods, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.51

Mental illness

Discharge, suspension, or leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Mentors, see Teacher mentors under this topic

Military service, see Armed forces members under this topic

Minnesota Institute for the Advancement of Teaching, Minn. Statutes 2006 138.911

Minnesota Music Teachers Association, Minn. Statutes 2006 290.0674

Minority group teachers

Teacher mentoring programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.70

Teachers of color, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68, 122A.70

Mobility incentives

Leaves of absence, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.46

Part-time mobility program, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.66, 354B.31

Motorcycle safety instructors, education program, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.36

Names, reporting, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.24

National Board for Professional Teaching

Standards certification, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Online learning, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.095

Orders, discharge or demotion, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Parent-teacher conferences

Noncustodial parents, rights, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.22

Part-time mobility program

Participation requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.66, 354B.31

Part-time teachers

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.05, 354.66

Insurance, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.66, 354A.094, 354B.31

Pensions, partial employer contributions, notice, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.47

Retirement

Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.47, 354A.094

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.05, 354.44, 354.66

Saint Paul, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.47, 354A.094

Return to full-time work, option, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.47

Technical colleges, license exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.30

Peer review, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Polling places, authorized educational activities, Minn. Statutes 2006 204C.06

Practice teachers, see Student teachers under this topic

Preparation time, collective bargaining, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.50

Probationary periods

Discharge, see same under this topic

Education districts, transfers to, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.19

Educational improvement plans, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.413

First class cities, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Flexible learning year program, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.125

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Leaves of absence, see same under this topic

Mentors, see Teacher mentors under this topic

Peer review, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Substitute teachers, status, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44

Teaching residents, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Professionals, teachers defined as, Minn. Statutes 2006 256.01

Protective clothing, eye devices, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.32

Public information and education programs

Consulting, Minn. Statutes 2006 257.75

Qualifications

Bilingual education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.62

Early childhood family education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.13

English as a second language teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 124D.62

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.22

Interstate agreement on qualifications of educational personnel, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.90 to 122A.92

Qualified teachers

Alternative preparation program, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.24

Contracts, see same under this topic

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.16

Licenses, see same under this topic

Records and record keeping

Data, classification, Minn. Statutes 2006 13.32

False statements, discharge, Minn. Statutes 2006 144.32

Records and record keeping, see under SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Required curriculum, documentation, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.24, 120A.26

School children, health records, Minn. Statutes 2006 144.29

Student registers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.52, 122A.53

Reinstatement

Charter schools, teachers on leave, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10

Leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.46

Restrictions, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.30

Waivers, instruction provided in adjoining states, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.05

Release time

Comprehensive arts in education planning program, Minn. Statutes 2006 129C.26

Staff development activities, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60

Religious corporations, personnel benefits, Minn. Statutes 2006 317A.909

Reports about

Alternative preparation licensees, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.24

Resignation or discharge, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20

Retirement, Minn. Statutes 2006 127A.05

Short-term contracts, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.43

Shortages, Minn. Statutes 2006 127A.05

Reports given

Child abuse and maltreatment, Minn. Statutes 2006 626.556

Financial reports, Minn. Statutes 2006 127A.17

Registers, pupil attendance, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.52, 122A.53

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.52

Students required to attend school, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.24, 120A.26

Requests by, legal counsel, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.25

Residence

In district of employment, not required, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Resignation, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20, 122A.40

Retirement

Charter schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10, 354.05, 354A.011

Community college and state university teachers

IRAP, see INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT PLAN (IRAP)

Supplemental retirement plan, see HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN

Duluth, see DULUTH TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND ASSOCIATION (DTRFA)

Early retirement incentives

Accounting and bookkeeping, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.77

Choice of incentive or health benefits, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.41

Consolidated districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.48, 123A.73

Consolidation transition revenue, use, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.485

Cooperation and combination of districts, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.36, 123A.39

Cooperative secondary facilities districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.443

Dissolved and attached districts, levies, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.73

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.48

Unfair labor practices, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.48

Faculty exchanges with postsecondary schools, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.56, 122A.57

Generally, see TEACHERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (TRA)

Health benefits, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.41

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2006 127A.05

Saint Paul, see SAINT PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND ASSOCIATION (STPTRFA)

Year of allowable service, defined, Minn. Statutes 2006 352.01

Rural youth farm equipment safety program, Minn. Statutes 2006 17.107

Sabbatical leave

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.49

Teachers retirement, Saint Paul and Duluth, service credit, Minn. Statutes 2006 354A.011, 354A.092

Teachers Retirement Association, service credit, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.092

Seniority

American Indian teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.75, 124D.77

Bilingual education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.62

Discontinuance of position or lack of pupils, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Districts providing instruction in adjoining states, severance pay, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.05

Education districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.19

English as a second language teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.62

Extended leaves of absence, charter school teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.10

Faculty exchanges with postsecondary schools effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.56, 122A.57

First class cities, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41, 124D.75

Improved learning program, not to affect, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.26

Interdistrict cooperation, discontinued secondary schools, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.32

Leaves of absence, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.46, 124D.10

Lists, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.32, 123A.39

Reinstatement, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

School district consolidation, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.48, 123A.75

School district cooperation and combination, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

School district dissolution and attachment, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Short-term contracts, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.43

Staff exchange programs, rights, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.55

Supervisory positions, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Vocational education cooperative centers, directors, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.22

Severance pay

Accounting and bookkeeping, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.77

Consolidated districts, levies, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.73

Consolidation of districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.48, 123A.75

Cooperative secondary facilities districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.443, 123A.444

Dissolved and attached districts, levies, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.73

Districts providing instruction in adjoining states, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.05

Independent School district 625 (Saint Paul), levies for, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.41

Levies for, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.73, 126C.43

School district cooperation and combination, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.39

School district dissolution and attachment, effect, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Schools providing instruction in adjoining states, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.05

Secondary education agreements, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.30, 126C.43

Shortages, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 127A.05

Sick leave

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Teachers retirement, Saint Paul and Duluth, service credit, Minn. Statutes 2006 354A.096

Teachers Retirement Association, service credit, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.095

Special education, see SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

Special School District 1 (Minneapolis), see School personnel under SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 (MINNEAPOLIS)

Speech teachers

Certificates and certification, Minn. Statutes 2006 256B.433

Deaf and hard of hearing, teachers of, see Licenses under this topic

Services, children with disabilities, early intervention, Minn. Statutes 2006 125A.29

Speech therapists, see SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

Tuberculosis screening requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 144.441, 144.442

Spouses, school supplies, dealing in, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.20

Staff development

Adult basic education programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.52

Advisory committees, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60

Basic skills funding, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.15

Continuing contract teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Contract requirements, extended school calendar, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Costs, reporting requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60

Desegregation/Integration Office, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.892

Education and employment transitions partnerships, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.49

Educational effectiveness program, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.624, 122A.625

Effective activities, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.61

Oral or cued speech transliterators, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.31

Reading intervention, Minn. Statutes 2006 120B.12

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60

Scheduling, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.415, 122A.40

School calendar, days for, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.41, 120A.415

Service days, exclusion from determination, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Staff exchange programs, see Exchanges under this topic

Staff-student ratios, reduction, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.12, 126C.15

Standards, see TEACHING BOARD

State Academies, see Employees under STATE ACADEMIES

State colleges and universities, see Teachers under MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM (MNSCU)

STPTRFA, see SAINT PAUL TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND ASSOCIATION (STPTRFA)

Strikes, see Public employees under STRIKES

Student teachers

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.69

Interns, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09

State academies for deaf, blind, Minn. Statutes 2006 125A.64

Substitute teaching, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Supervision, Minn. Statutes 2006 125A.64

Substitute teachers

Compensation and salaries, see same under this topic

Discharge, see same under this topic

Hiring, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44

Leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.46

Notice received, juvenile court disposition orders, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.75

Probationary periods, status, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.44

Retirement

Duluth, Minn. Statutes 2006 354A.091, 354A.094, 354A.21

Generally, see Substitute teachers under TEACHERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (TRA)

Minneapolis, Minn. Statutes 2006 354A.091, 354A.094, 354A.21

Saint Paul, Minn. Statutes 2006 354A.091, 354A.094, 354A.21

Short-call substitute teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Shortages, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2006 127A.05

Staff development, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60, 122A.61

Teachers on early retirement, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.48

Supervision, generally, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.22

Supervision by, student teachers

State academies for deaf, blind, Minn. Statutes 2006 125A.64

Suspension

Grounds, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40, 122A.41

Licenses, see same under this topic

Task forces

Professions working with violence and abuse, Minn. Statutes 2006 135A.153

Teacher centers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.72

Teacher education

Alternative preparation, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.24, 122A.27

American Indian education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.75

Bilingual education teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19, 124D.63

Colleges and universities, see Teacher preparation programs under POSTSECONDARY SCHOOLS

English as a second language teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.19

Examinations, see same under this topic

Foreign states, equivalency, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.23

Human relations component, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.23

Mathematics, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.06, 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.19

Qualifications of educational personnel, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.90 to 122A.92

Reading, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.06, 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.19

Reading specialists, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Remedial education, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.18

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.24

Research, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.71

School districts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Schools of education, faculty exchanges, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.57

Standards, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Student teachers, see same under this topic

Teacher center policy boards, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.72

Teachers of color, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68, 122A.70

Teaching Board, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.71

Writing, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.06, 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.19

Teacher mentors

Alternative preparation, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.24

American Sign Language interpreters/transliterators, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.31

Educational improvement plan, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.413

English interpreters/transliterators, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.31

Funding, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.31

Remedial education, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18

Reports given, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.24, 122A.27

School districts, duties, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.18, 122A.43

Schools mentoring schools regional sites, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.628

Staff development plans, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60

Teacher mentoring program, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.70

Teacher residency programs, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68

Teacher Tenure Act

First class cities, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.41

Short-term contracts for PER process, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.43

Teachers' aides, see under SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Teachers of color, teacher mentoring, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.70

Teachers of developmentally disabled

Courses of study, Minn. Statutes 2006 252.09

Generally, see SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

Teachers of teachers, see Teachers under COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Teaching Board, see TEACHING BOARD

Teaching residents, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.68, 122A.70

Termination of employment, see Discharge under this topic

TRA, see TEACHERS RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (TRA)

Training, see Education and training under this topic

Training and experience index, Minn. Statutes 2006 126C.01, 126C.10

Tuberculosis

Discharge, suspension, or leaves of absence, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Screening requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 144.441, 144.442

Unemployment insurance

Early retirement incentive program, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.48

Unions

Minnesota Education Association, Minn. Statutes 2006 179.04, 354.41

Minnesota Federation of Teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 354.41

University of Minnesota, see Faculty under UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Unrequested leaves of absence

Affirmative action requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

American Indian teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.77

Cooperative secondary facilities districts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.443, 123A.444

Dissolution and attachment, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Districts providing instruction in adjoining states, Minn. Statutes 2006 124D.05

Education districts, available teachers, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.19

Interdistrict cooperation, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.32

Negotiation requirements, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

School district consolidation, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.75

Severance pay, see same under this topic

Teachers' rights, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.40

Variances

Community experts, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.25

Licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.18, 122A.25

Violations and penalties

Child abuse, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20, 122A.40, 122A.41, 609B.121, 609B.122

Corporal punishment administered by, Minn. Statutes 2006 121A.58

Crimes against a minor, revocation of license, Minn. Statutes 2006 214.10

Criminal sexual conduct, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20, 122A.40, 122A.41, 609B.121, 609B.122

Duties, neglect, fines, Minn. Statutes 2006 120A.32

Generally, license revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue or renew, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.20

License violations, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.09, 122A.20, 127A.42, 127A.43

School supplies, conflict of interest violations, fines, Minn. Statutes 2006 123B.20

Vocational education cooperative centers

Contracts, Minn. Statutes 2006 123A.22

Vocational education teachers

Instructors outside Minnesota State Colleges and University system, licenses, Minn. Statutes 2006 136F.49

Secondary schools, see Licenses under TEACHERS

Vocational specialists, see under VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Workshops, staff development, Minn. Statutes 2006 122A.60, 122A.61