STATE OF MINNESOTA TWENTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-FOURTH SESSION
EDUCATION POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Bennett, Chair of the Education Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM, on March 3, 2026, in Room G23 of the State Capitol Building. A quorum was present
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
BENNETT, Peggy, Republican Chair
JORDAN, Sydney, DFL Chair
MUELLER, Patricia, Republican Vice Chair
HILL, Josiah, DFL Vice Chair
BIERMAN, Robert
DIPPEL, Tom
FALCONER, Alex
FOGELMAN, Marj
GORDON, Jimmy
GOTTFRIED, David
GREENE, Julie
KEELER, Heather
LAWRENCE, Bryan
ROACH, Drew
Representative Bierman moved the minutes of February 25, 2026, be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.
The Professional Education Licensing Standards Board (PESLB) presented Educator Licensing, Rulemaking, and Teacher Preparation.
Presenters:
Dr. Yelena Bailey, Executive Director, Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board
Dr. Lucy Payne, Board Chair, Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board
Erin Doan, Director, Education Preparation and Pathways
CP113 (Mueller) Clinical Experience for Teacher Candidates
The committee held an informational hearing on CP113.
Testifiers:
Kate Lynne Snyder, Lobbyist, Education Minnesota
HF3635 (Hill) Interstate teacher mobility compact established.
HF 3638 (Hill) Provisions for educators licensing and standards modified rulemaking authority for paraprofessional credentials modified, additional data sharing agreement provided, professional development requirements for mental health modified, and appropriate extended.
Representative Hill moved HF 3635 before the committee.
Testifiers:
Dr. Yelena Bailey, Executive Director, Professional Education Licensing and Standards Board
Valerie Dosland, Lobbyist, Minnesota Association of School Business Officials
Patrick Baker, Western Governors University
Chair Bennett laid over HF 3635 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill or further consideration at a later date.
Representative Hill moved HF 3638 before the committee.
Testifiers:
Matt Shaver, Senior Policy Director, EdAllies
Chair Bennett laid over HF 3638 for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill or further consideration at a later date.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:41PM.
Representative Peggy Bennett, Chair
Morgan Maiden, Committee Legislative Assistant