The bill amends the Revised School Code to establish new requirements for teacher preparation and alternative teaching programs in Michigan, effective September 30, 2027. It mandates that these programs must provide instruction on dyslexia, including its characteristics, secondary consequences, and instructional adjustments for affected students. Additionally, programs preparing individuals for certifications or endorsements related to reading instruction, language arts, or special education must include evidence-based instructional methods grounded in the science of reading and structured literacy. The bill also introduces a provision allowing the Department of Education to issue waivers for certain requirements if the program does not focus on reading, language arts, or special education.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that teacher preparation programs or alternative teaching programs preparing individuals for mathematics or science certifications must have their curricula developed in consultation with professors specializing in those fields. The approval of such programs will be contingent upon meeting these new standards, and any existing approvals will be revoked if they do not comply by the specified date. The bill aims to enhance the quality of teacher training in Michigan, particularly in addressing the needs of students with dyslexia and ensuring robust mathematics and science education.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 380.1531
Substitute (H-2): 380.1531
House Introduced Bill: 380.1531