2017 House Bill 5145 / 2018 Public Act 234

Authorize substitute for teacher continuing education requirement

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To allow teachers to substitute “time spent engaging with local employers or technical centers” for required continuing education credits, or for professional development credits used in union pay scales. The bill does not define “time spent engaging".

Referred to the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development

Dec. 12, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To add more school officials to the list of people state officials would have to consult with in producing rules for the proposal.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 10, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

June 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the Senate 30 to 6 (details)

To allow teachers to substitute “time spent engaging with local employers or technical centers” for required continuing education credits, or for professional development credits used in union pay scales. The bill does not define “time spent engaging".

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2018