2007 Senate Bill 70 / Public Act 32

Extend new teacher reading course deadline

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To extend for a year the July 1, 2007 deadline imposed by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-SB-327">Public Act 118 of 2006</a> to begin a six-year “window” during which new teachers must complete a three-credit course of study with appropriate field experiences in the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction. Also, to allow a person to complete the required course as part of his or her teacher preparation training.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 1, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 2, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 3, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 3, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 19, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 27, 2007

Substitute offered

To extend the deadline for two years instead of one, and revise other details that do not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 28, 2007

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To extend for two years the July 1, 2007 deadline imposed by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-SB-327">Public Act 118 of 2006</a> to begin a six-year “window” during which new teachers must complete a three-credit course of study with appropriate field experiences in the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction. Also, to allow a person to complete the required course as part of his or her teacher preparation training.

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2007

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which extends the sunset on the obtaining the mandated teacher training by two years instead of one.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 1, 2007