Education: teachers and administrators; waiver for certain certification tests; provide for. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
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Overview
This bill aims to streamline the process for teachers and administrators from other states or tribal nations to obtain Michigan teaching certificates and endorsements. It allows the superintendent of public instruction to waive the requirement of passing certain examinations and completing specific reading credit courses for qualified individuals with prior teaching experience. The bill also includes provisions for developing and administering subject area examinations and establishing fees for testing.
Key provisions
- Allows the superintendent to waive exams and reading credit requirements for teachers with 3+ years of experience from other states, countries, or federally recognized tribes.
- Establishes criteria for subject area examinations, including a reading subtest for pre-K to grade 6.
- Requires the superintendent to develop rules for implementing the section and for allowing teachers to use time with local employers toward certificate renewal.
- Creates a process for setting fees for examinations.
- Defines key terms such as ‘additional endorsement’ and ‘subject area examination.’
- Provides for the issuance of temporary teaching certificates for one year.
- Allows for the issuance of teaching certificates to noncertificated teachers with 3+ years of successful teaching in the state.
- Mandates reporting requirements for examination development and use.
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