Education: teachers and administrators; expiration of nonrenewable temporary teaching certificate; modify. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).

The bill title was changed from 'HOUSE BILL' to 'House BILL'.

Extra blank lines were inserted into the document text.

A typo in the enacting clause was corrected, changing 'peoplE' to 'people'.

The paragraph describing temporary teaching certificates for out-of-state educators was rephrased for consistency but retains the exact same meaning and requirements.

A new section was added stating that the bill will not take effect unless House Bill No. 5697 is also enacted into law.

Added provisions allowing the Superintendent of Public Instruction to accept equivalent examinations from other states or federally recognized Indian tribes for individuals seeking Michigan teaching certificates.

Established a three-year successful teaching experience requirement for out-of-state or tribal teachers to qualify for Michigan certification without passing state examinations.

Modified the process for out-of-state teachers by allowing them to receive Michigan certificates and endorsements comparable to those held in their home state without passing state exams, subject to experience verification.

Added a mandatory requirement for all new teachers to complete a 3-credit course on the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction before advancing to professional certification.

Added specific elements that the required reading course must include, such as phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and instructional strategies.