SB 354 Michigan Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Education: teachers and administrators; teacher licensing examination; modify. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).

This bill modifies Michigan's teacher licensing rules to streamline the process for out-of-state and international educators seeking certification in the state. It allows teachers from other states, countries, or federally recognized tribes to receive Michigan credentials without retaking exams if they have at least three years of successful teaching experience in their home region. Additionally, the legislation mandates that all new teachers complete a specific course on diagnosing and remediating reading disabilities before advancing to professional certification. The bill also requires that future revisions to reading standards explicitly include methods for identifying and supporting students with reading disorders. These changes directly affect the Michigan Department of Education and educators currently licensed in other jurisdictions who wish to work in Michigan schools.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 24, 2023 Last action Dec 4, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Dec 4, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Education
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/04/2024
lower
Dec 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 426 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-4) ADOPTED
upper
Nov 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-3) AS AMENDED CONCURRED IN
upper
Nov 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3) AND AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Oct 24, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3)
upper
Oct 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3)
upper
May 24, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
upper
May 24, 2023
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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