2025 House Bill 4153

Education: teachers and administrators; district-level certifications; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a, and 1809 (MCL 380.501, 380.521, 380.551, 380.1231, 380.1233, 380.1311b, 380.1526, 380.1535a, and 380.1809), sections 501 and 551 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 521 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 1231 as amended by 2020 PA 23, section 1233 as amended by 2023 PA 111, section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620, section 1526 as amended by 2023 PA 110, section 1535a as amended by 2016 PA 532, and section 1809 as amended by 2020 PA 384, and by adding section 1531l.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation introduces a local teaching certificate to increase hiring flexibility in schools, ensuring holders meet specific educational requirements and adhere to professional standards, while maintaining accountability through existing disciplinary measures.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 26, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-86) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Thomas Kuhn (R-57), Bill Schuette (R-95), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Donni Steele (R-54), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Mark Tisdel (R-55), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Jaime Greene (R-65) and Tim Kelly (R-93)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

March 5, 2025

Reported with substitute H-1

Referred to the Committee on Rules

March 6, 2025

Reported with substitute H-1

March 11, 2025

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

March 12, 2025

Passed in the House 57 to 52 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Brian BeGole (R-71)

The motion prevailed by voice vote