2026 House Bill 6016

Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49.

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Revises Michigan's interim teaching certificate process to continue allowing alternative certification for special education teachers beyond 2027, establishes more rigorous training requirements, and enhances annual reporting on educator shortages and retention.

Introduced in the House

May 21, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22) and 16 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Kelly Breen (D-21), Regina Weiss (D-5), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Natalie Price (D-6), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Mike McFall (D-14), Stephen Wooden (D-81), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Morgan Foreman (D-33), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Mai Xiong (D-13), Jasper Martus (D-69) and Carol Glanville (D-84)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

June 10, 2026

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Rules

June 18, 2026

Reported without amendment

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