Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MnEEP), in collaboration with PELSB, has created an interactive decision tool to help individuals navigate the different requirements for obtaining a teaching license within the MN tiered licensure system.

Check out Tiers without Fear! here. 

In November 2022, PELSB voted to revise MTLE cut scores so that each test has a first-year attempt pass rate of 95% across all racial and ethnic groups. PELSB, in partnership with our testing vendor, Pearson, has reviewed tests taken prior to January 9, 2023 in order to revise MTLE test scores when appropriate. Please see this document for a list of all of the tests that have had an approved score revision and our MTLE Revised Cut Score FAQ.

An Education Toolkit for hiring and supporting prospective and current educators, provided by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, the Minnesota Department of Education, and the Office of Higher Education. Please find the toolkit here.

PELSB has created a new resource to help teachers and candidates with the licensure process. Check out our new Teaching Licensure FAQ page for our most frequently asked questions regarding teacher licensure, renewal, and fingerprinting. Or contact licensing here.

After racist events in Minnesota and incidents within PELSB over the past year, PELSB has sought to be reflective about its duty to increase equity and access to educator preparation and high standards in Minnesota. 

Read our full statement here.

The processing time for a license is 30 days after receipt of a complete application packet. An initial tiered license application is not complete until PELSB receives a cleared background check. Please wait at least 30 days before contacting PELSB for an application status check. PELSB licensing staff will contact applicants with questions or updates about applications when necessary.