TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEV'T                                                            H.B. 5145 (S-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5145 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor:  Representative Julie Alexander

House Committee:  Workforce and Talent Development

Senate Committee:  Economic Development and International Investment

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Revised School Code to require the Superintendent of Public Instruction, by January 1, 2019, to promulgate rules allowing an individual to use time spent engaging with local employers or technical centers toward the renewal of the following certificates in the same manner as State continuing education or professional development:

-- A teaching certificate.

-- A professional teaching certificate.

-- An advanced professional education certificate.

-- A school administrator's certificate.

The Code requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to determine and promulgate rules for the requirements for and issue all licenses and certificates for teachers and administrators in the public schools of the State.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction would have to promulgate the rules in consultation with the Department of Talent and Economic Development and groups or individuals representing employers, economic development agencies, trade unions, secondary school principals, middle and elementary school principals, teachers, school district and intermediate school district superintendents, and others determined appropriate by the Department.

MCL 380.1531 et al.                                                  Legislative Analyst:  Nathan Leaman

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would increase administrative costs to the Department of Education and Department of Talent and Economic Development and would have no fiscal impact on local units of

government. The Departments would experience costs by promulgating rules and implementing changes to certification renewal for school teachers and administration. These costs would likely be minimal and paid for within current appropriations.

Date Completed:  6-11-18                                                     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.