Bill > HB5928

This bill amends the Revised School Code to modify the endorsement requirements for teachers and administrators in Michigan. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing individuals holding valid teaching certificates from other states, countries, or federally recognized Indian tribes to obtain a comparable Michigan teaching certificate or endorsement without having to pass certain exams or complete a reading credit requirement, as long as they have taught successfully for at least 3 years. 2. Requiring the Superintendent of Public Instruction to issue a subject area endorsement to an individual who has passed the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification for that subject area. 3. Authorizing the Superintendent of Public Instruction to assess fees for the required examinations, which must not exceed the actual cost of administering the exams. 4. Allowing the Superintendent to issue a non-renewable temporary teaching certificate for 1 year to individuals from other states, countries, or tribes who meet all requirements except for passing the required exams or completing the reading credit. The bill aims to streamline the certification process for out-of-state teachers and provide more flexibility in the endorsement requirements.