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Tier 2 License

Department of Education

Tier 2 License
(license issued starting July 1, 2018 and forward):

License RequirementsNumber of Year License ValidRenewal OptionsBargaining/ContractLicense Notes

2 years

Tier 2 License Renewal Requirements Fact Sheet

Learn more online at: https://mn.gov/pelsb/current-educators/renew/

Teachers are in the Bargaining Unit and are not probationary.  If these teachers get to Tier 3, then two years of successful teaching at Tier 2 can count towards Tier 3 requirement of 3 years of probation.

Teachers at Tier 2 do not have continuing contract rights.

  • License can only used in the hiring district.
  • Can be used for the following teaching assignments:  full time classroom teacher (aligned with license), short-call sub, long term sub (aligned with license).

How to Apply for a Tier 2 License: Tier 2 License Application Process Checklist

PELSB License Application Processing:

  • The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board will have all license applications processed within 30 days of receiving the application materials with UMD recomendation and the returned background check results from the background check agency.
  • PELSB will no longer be processing license expedites with districts.