Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 188 - Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Here’s an overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules for Agency 188 — the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB):
📘 Agency 188 – Structure & Content
Agency 188 consists of four main chapters, each outlining licensing standards, program oversight, and code of ethics:
Chapter 8700 – Teacher Licensure Exceptions
Chapter 8705 – Teacher Preparation Programs
Chapter 8710 – Teacher & Other School Professional Licensing
Chapter 8750 – Secondary Vocational Licensure (law.cornell.edu)
Key Highlights from the Rules
⚖️ Chapter 8710 – Professional Standards & Licensing
Scope & licensing procedures detail how educators and other school professionals become licensed—covering everything from application steps to continuing education and renewal .
Standards of Professional Conduct include non-discriminatory service, safeguarding student welfare, complaint and ethics enforcement processes, and sanctions after remediation (law.cornell.edu).
🎓 Chapter 8705 – Teacher Preparation Programs
Sets requirements for program accreditation, including national review boards. For instance, Part 8705.1300 addresses approval procedures for programs accredited by recognized national bodies (casetext.com).
📝 Chapter 8700 – Licensure Exceptions
Details instances where individuals may teach under special licenses (retirees, emergency licenses, etc.). Some parts have been repealed, but the structure remains under the same umbrella (house.leg.state.mn.us).
Statutory Backing: Minnesota Statutes § 122A.188
This statute governs how PELSB notifies applicants about license approvals or denials and outlines the review and appeal process:
Notification within 30 days of completed application
Opportunity to request review within 30 days, with the Board responding within 60 days
Right to appeal via contested-case hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act (revisor.mn.gov)
🔍 Summary Table
| Topic | Overview |
|---|---|
| Licensing Chapters | 8700 (exceptions), 8705 (preparation programs), 8710 (licensure), 8750 (vocational) |
| Conduct & Ethics | Defined in 8710, includes complaint procedures and enforcement |
| Preparation Standards | Accreditation requirements (8705) |
| Exceptions & Repeals | 8700 outlines special licenses; some parts repealed |
| Statutory Procedures | Statute § 122A.188 – 30‑60‑30 day timeline for denial, review & appeals |
🔗 Where to Read the Full Text
Minnesota Rules (PELSB – Agency 188) on official state websites or the LII/Justia platforms for current rule text (law.cornell.edu, wdoc.house.leg.state.mn.us, regulations.justia.com, codes.findlaw.com).
Minnesota Statutes § 122A.188, detailing appeals processes, available via state revisor’s site or FindLaw .
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