This bill amends the Revised School Code of Michigan by introducing a new teacher certification database system that the Department of Education must establish by July 1, 2010. The system will allow teachers to renew their professional teaching certificates online, facilitate online payment processing for applications, and maintain a central registry of teachers' professional development activities. Additionally, it aims to improve the efficiency of the teacher certification recommendation process and enhance the department's capacity to generate reports on certificates and endorsements issued.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the fee structure associated with teacher certification applications. It eliminates the requirement for applicants to pay fees for the evaluation of initial applications and renewals for various teaching certificates and permits. Instead, the department will cover these costs, which were previously charged to applicants. The bill also updates the fee amounts for different types of teaching certificates and permits, ensuring that the fees are consistent for both in-state and out-of-state applicants.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1531, 380.1538
As Passed by the House: 380.1531, 380.1538