Tier 2 License

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

License Requirements

License Valid/Renewal

License Notes

Bachelor's Degree Earned
Completion of Teacher Preparation
Have not passed the Content & Pedagogy Exams
District Verification (Requires job offer with MINNESOTA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT) Note: license only linked to hiring district.

License Valid: 2 years

Can be renewed indefinately.

*See below for renewal expectations

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:

First Time Applicant: Tier 2 Initial License Checklist
Currently hold a MN License (Substitute, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3): Tier 2 Additional License Checklist

The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board will have all license applications processed within 30 days of receiving the application materials with UMD recommendation and the returned background check results from the background check agency.
PELSB will no longer be processing license expedites with districts.
Processing estimation time by graduation term:
- Fall Graduates: Degrees are awarded January-February + PELSB BCA background check processing 1-2 weeks + PELSB 30 day processing window.
- Spring Graduates: Degrees are awarded May-June + PELSB BCA background check processing 1-2 weeks + PELSB 30 day processing window.
- You cannot assume accept the role of teacher of record until your license has been awarded by PELSB.

Tier 2 License Renewal Requirements Fact Sheet
- Learn more online at: PELSB Renewal Website
When you pass your MTLE Content & Pedagogy Exams renew your license to a Tier 3 license. This can be done by going online to: PELSB Renewal Website