2010 Senate Bill 1077

Facilitate for-credit fire-fighting high school courses

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 21, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To allow and encourage local fire departments to establish fire fighter courses and exams for Boy Scouts.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 29, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

July 2, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that facilitates for-credit fire-fighting high school courses, including waiving the "certified" teacher mandate that restricts who can teach in Michigan schools.

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 21, 2010

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To add various provisions to current law that facilitate fire departments providing for-credit courses in high schools leading to a student becoming qualified to become a volunteer fire fighter. Among other things the bill would waive the "certified" teacher mandate that restricts who can teach in Michigan schools.

Received in the House

July 21, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Education