This bill allows Michigan school districts to hire non-certified teachers for specific subjects like computer science, engineering, and career and technical education, provided the hires meet strict qualifications such as holding a bachelor's degree with a major in the subject area and having relevant work experience. While districts must prioritize hiring fully certified teachers when possible, the legislation creates an exception for CTE programs, permitting non-certified instructors with industry expertise to work in those roles for up to 20 years with potential extensions. Additionally, the bill streamlines the path to certification for these temporary hires by waiving the student teaching requirement if they complete three years of successful classroom instruction.
This bill extends the ability of Michigan school districts and academies to hire non-certified teachers for career and technical education programs in fields like engineering, robotics, and industrial technology. To qualify, these educators must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, possess at least two years of professional experience in their specific field within the last decade, and maintain a valid professional license or certification if one is required for the subject they teach. While the law generally requires districts to hire certified teachers first, it allows them to keep non-certified staff for up to 10 years with approval from state or district officials if those staff members are actively pursuing certification or have significant industry expertise. Additionally, the bill creates a pathway where non-certified teachers who successfully complete three years of classroom instruction can have their student teaching requirement waived to obtain a provisional teaching certificate.
This bill allows Michigan school districts and academies to hire non-certified teachers for specific subjects like computer science, engineering, and career and technical education. To qualify, these teachers must hold a bachelor's degree in their field of study, possess relevant professional experience, and pass any required subject exams. The law prioritizes hiring certified teachers but permits the use of non-certified staff if a certified candidate is unavailable or if the teacher is actively pursuing certification. Additionally, the bill extends the maximum employment period for non-certified career and technical education instructors to 10 years with approval, and it offers a pathway to waive student teaching requirements for those who complete three years of successful classroom work.
SB 1051 amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to explicitly include the Data Center Community Benefit Act as a governing standard for local zoning ordinances, ensuring that zoning decisions for data centers must comply with community benefit requirements. The bill also clarifies that counties and townships cannot regulate the drilling or operation of oil and gas wells, while modifying rules for mining valuable natural resources by placing the initial burden of proof on those challenging a zoning decision. Additionally, it protects renewable energy projects that received special land use approval after January 1, 2021, from having their approvals revoked if substantial construction or specific financial expenditures have occurred. This legislation is tied to SB 1050, meaning it will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law.
This bill prohibits retailers in Michigan from using surveillance pricing, which involves raising the price of a consumer item based on an individual's personal data such as their IP address, search history, or device type. It requires businesses to clearly display the total price of items at the point of sale, with specific exceptions for things like food sold by weight, motor vehicles, and small items under 30 cents. The legislation also allows consumers to sue retailers for violations, potentially recovering actual damages or a minimum of $250 for each day the law is broken. Finally, the bill includes a tie-breaker provision that prevents it from taking effect unless a companion bill, HB 6098, is also passed into law.
This bill directs a portion of Michigan's individual income tax revenue to the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund to support the Michigan Innovation Fund program. It establishes a mandatory deposit of $30 million annually into this fund for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 fiscal years, with ongoing contributions of $5 million per year beginning in 2029-2030. The legislation also updates the state's existing tax revenue distribution schedule to include these new allocations alongside contributions to other funds like those for housing, roads, and general operations. Importantly, the bill does not take effect unless a companion bill, SB 1073, is also passed into law.
This Michigan bill establishes the Data Center Water Regulation Act, which requires new and existing data centers to either use a closed-loop cooling system that recirculates water or source all water exclusively from municipal systems. Facilities that currently rely on groundwater or surface water must immediately stop operations once the law takes effect, while those violating the rules face civil fines of up to $1 million per day. The legislation also grants the Michigan Public Service Commission the authority to create specific rules for implementation and mandates that collected fines be deposited into the state's general fund.
This bill establishes a temporary ban on approving and operating new data centers in Michigan until April 1, 2027. It directly affects businesses by prohibiting local governments and state agencies from issuing necessary permits or authorizations for these facilities during the designated period. The legislation also sets a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for any entity that begins operating a data center in violation of the moratorium. The bill takes effect only if a companion bill, SB 1019, is also passed into law.
This bill directs the Michigan Public Service Commission to pause approvals for new contracts, tariffs, discounts, or rates between electric utilities and qualified data centers. The pause is set to last from the bill's effective date until April 1, 2027, and applies specifically to facilities designed to store and process data. By adding a new section to the state's public utilities law, the measure temporarily restricts the commission's ability to finalize financial agreements with these specific facilities.
This bill requires Michigan school districts and public school academies to enroll eligible students in up to two virtual courses per term, provided the courses are approved and listed in official catalogs. It establishes specific rules for enrollment, such as limiting virtual instruction for students under 18 to six days without parental consent and setting criteria for denying enrollment, including grade level restrictions and course prerequisites. The legislation also outlines an appeal process for denied enrollments, mandates that course providers use random selection if demand exceeds capacity, and requires districts to assign mentors to students taking these online classes. Additionally, it clarifies that community colleges offering virtual courses must ensure they generate postsecondary credit.
