This bill amends the Revised School Code to update the requirements for issuing teaching licenses, certificates, and endorsements in Michigan. The superintendent of public instruction is tasked with determining these requirements, which now include that individuals must pass appropriate examinations to receive a teaching certificate or additional endorsement. The bill also specifies that individuals holding teaching certificates from other states, countries, or federally recognized Indian tribes may be granted Michigan teaching certificates without needing to pass the required examinations if they can demonstrate successful teaching experience for at least three years.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding reading credit requirements for certification and mandates that revisions to reading standards must recognize reading disorders. It establishes a timeline for the development and approval of teacher licensing examinations, with a specific requirement for the state board to approve at least one national examination by September 1, 2027. The language of the bill also includes various insertions and deletions to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the superintendent and the requirements for certification, including the removal of gender-specific language in favor of more inclusive terms.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1531