TEACHER CERT: REMOVE COURSE REQ                                                   H.B. 4084 (H-5):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4084 (Substitute H-5 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Jim Tedder

House Committee:  Education Reform

Senate Committee:  Education

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Revised School Code to delete requirements that an individual pass the basic skills examination in order to receive a teaching certificate, and complete at least a three-credit course of study with appropriate field experiences in the diagnosis and remediation of reading disabilities and differentiated instruction, in order to receive professional certification.

MCL 380.1531                                                          Legislative Analyst:  Nathan Leaman

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the Department of Education or other State entities, local school districts, intermediate school districts, or public school academies. The bill would not significantly reduce the administrative responsibilities of the Department concerning teacher preparation. All testing fees collected for the basic skills examination are passed through to the company that administers the exam and do not affect revenue to the Department. 

Date Completed:  6-7-18                                                       Fiscal Analyst:  Cory Savino

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.