Bill > SB0083

This bill modifies the MI Future Educator Student Teacher Stipend Program by expanding the program to include student teachers in qualifying publicly funded preschool programs, in addition to traditional school districts. The bill allocates $30 million from the state school aid fund and $20 million from the educator fellowship public provider fund for the 2024-2025 academic year to provide financial support to eligible student teachers. To be eligible, student teachers must be enrolled in an approved educator preparation program, working toward teacher certification, and completing required student teaching coursework. The bill provides up to $9,600 per academic semester for each eligible student teacher, with priority given to Pell grant recipients if funding is insufficient. The bill also clarifies that the funds must be paid directly to the student teacher through their educator preparation program. Notably, the bill expands the definition of eligible teaching environments to include publicly funded preschool programs like Great Start Readiness Program and Head Start, creating more opportunities for future educators to gain classroom experience while receiving financial support. Any unspent funds at the end of the fiscal year will be deposited into the educator fellowship public provider fund.

Education, Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0083