2026 House Bill 5957

Education: teachers and administrators; expiration of nonrenewable temporary teaching certificate; modify.

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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Updates Michigan's teacher certification process by easing requirements for experienced out-of-state and international teachers, enhancing reading instruction standards, and refining exam and renewal procedures.

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-86)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

June 10, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

Referred to the Committee on Rules

June 18, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education