Legislative Analysis
INTERIM SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING CERTIFICATES Phone: (517) 373-8080
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
Senate Bill 518 as reported from House committee Analysis available at
Sponsor: Sen. Darrin Camilleri http://www.legislature.mi.gov
House Committee: Education
Senate Committee: Education
Complete to 2-13-24
(Enacted as Public Act 49 of 2024)
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 518 would amend section 1531i of the Revised School Code to extend the ability
of the state superintendent to issue an interim special education teaching certificate to
individuals going through an approved alternative certification program, as outlined in the
section. The current deadline for issuing an interim special education teaching certificate is
July 21, 2024. 1
The extension would be for three years, to July 21, 2027. The bill would also allow individuals
who have received their interim teaching certificate to continue teaching special education after
the new deadline as long as they meet the other applicable provisions of law.
MCL 380.1531i
BACKGROUND:
According to sponsor testimony, the bill is intended to extend the authorization time frame for
individuals to complete the alternate program created in section 1531i and earn their interim
teaching certificate. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) supports the extension
because it says not enough time has passed since its authorization to allow appropriate data
collection to determine whether this program is an effective preparation route. The department
believes the new deadline will be sufficient in allowing several cohorts of educators to
complete their certification through the section 1531i pathway and begin their teaching careers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would create minimal costs for the state and would have an indeterminate fiscal impact
on traditional local school districts, intermediate school districts (ISDs), and public school
academies (PSAs).
Due to the extension of the sunset, MDE would continue to incur administrative costs to issue
interim special education teaching certificates until July 21, 2027. These costs would likely be
absorbed using existing staff time.
The bill would have an indeterminate fiscal impact on districts, ISDs, and PSAs. The extension
of the sunset would expand the pool of eligible applicants for special education teaching
positions. The direction and magnitude of this change cannot be determined.
1
Established by 2020 PA 316: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-SB-0657
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POSITIONS:
Representatives of the Michigan Department of Education testified in support of the bill.
(2-6-24)
The following entities indicated support for the bill:
• Michigan Association of School Administrators (2-6-24)
• Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (2-6-24)
• Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency (2-6-24)
• Oakland Schools (2-6-24)
• Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund (2-6-24)
• Mackinac Center for Public Policy (2-6-24)
• Michigan Association of Public School Academies (2-6-24)
• Michigan Education Association (2-6-24)
• Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative (2-6-24)
• Michigan Association of School Boards (2-6-24)
• Launch Michigan (2-13-24)
Legislative Analyst: Josh Roesner
Fiscal Analysts: Noel Benson
Jacqueline Mullen
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1531
As Passed by the Senate: 380.1531
As Passed by the House: 380.1531
Public Act: 380.1531
Senate Enrolled Bill: 380.1531