2023 House Bill 4038

Education: teachers and administrators; certain requirements concerning eligibility to serve as a substitute teacher; modify.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1233 (MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2021 PA 149.

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This bill mandates that teachers must hold a valid teaching certificate for any school grade or department and outlines specific qualifications for counseling roles, including a valid teaching certificate with a school counseling endorsement or a master's degree in school counselor education, among other requirements. It sets forth conditions for employing noncertificated teachers and counselors, details the use of employment experience for vocational teacher certification, and establishes criteria for employing non-certificated individuals as substitute teachers, particularly emphasizing subject matter expertise for those teaching in industrial technology or career and technical education programs. Additionally, the bill requires school counselors to complete professional development in college preparation and career counseling for credential renewal, with the Department of Education approving the content and curriculum. It also includes provisions to ensure that individuals employed as substitute teachers under certain conditions receive equal or greater compensation than their regular salary and are protected from termination or retaliation for declining substitute assignments, while maintaining that all other requirements under sections 1230 and 1230a apply, except for specific exemptions.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 19, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Brad Paquette (R-37)

Referred to the Committee on Education