The bill amends the Revised School Code to allow school districts and public school academies in Michigan to employ noncertificated, nonendorsed teachers for specific subjects, including computer science, foreign languages, and various sciences, for grades 9 to 12. The bill specifies that these teachers must meet certain qualifications, such as holding a bachelor's degree and having relevant experience or passing a subject area examination. Additionally, it introduces a provision that allows these noncertificated teachers to be employed for up to 20 years in industrial technology education or career and technical education programs, an increase from the previous limit of 10 years.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if a school district can hire a certificated, endorsed teacher, they must do so unless the noncertificated teacher is enrolled in a teacher preparation program or meets specific qualifications for teaching in technical fields. The language of the bill also clarifies the requirements for noncertificated teachers, ensuring they are subject to additional standards set by the school boards. Overall, the amendments aim to provide more flexibility in hiring practices while maintaining educational standards.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1233