2025 Senate Bill 189

Education: teachers and administrators; waiver for certain certification tests; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110.

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The bill revises Michigan's teaching certification process, allowing experienced out-of-state and noncertificated teachers to obtain certification without state exams, mandates reading disorder recognition in standards, and requires annual reporting on examination development and fees.

Introduced in the Senate

March 19, 2025

Introduced by Sen. Joseph Bellino (R-16)

Referred to the Committee on Education