This 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, mathematics, 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 occupational experience, or for certain technical subjects, having a high school diploma and professional experience. The bill also introduces provisions for the continued employment of these noncertificated teachers under specific conditions, including enrollment in a teacher preparation program.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing regulations regarding the employment of noncertificated teachers by allowing them to be employed for up to 10 years in industrial technology and career and technical education programs, with the possibility of extension upon approval from relevant educational authorities. It also establishes a pathway for these teachers to have their teaching experience recognized for waiving student teaching requirements if they demonstrate successful classroom performance over three years. Overall, the bill aims to address teacher shortages in specific subject areas while maintaining certain educational standards.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 380.1233