CTE Teacher Certification Extension

Current understanding

Michigan’s School Code Sec. 1233b (1976 PA 451) governs certification eligibility for career and technical education (CTE) teachers, including special provisions allowing industry-experienced instructors to teach CTE subjects without full traditional teaching credentials. HB6096 (introduced) proposes to extend this certification pathway for certain CTE teachers, adjusting timelines or eligibility criteria to preserve access to instructors with occupational expertise in trades and technical fields.

Evidence log

• 2026-06-11 — Education: teachers and administrators; extension of certification for certain career and technical education teachers; provide for. Amends sec. 1233b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1233b).: SB1036 (introduced) is a companion/parallel bill to HB6096, also amending Sec. 1233b of 1976 PA 451 to extend certification for certain CTE teachers. (novelty: 2)
• 2026-06-16 — Education: teachers and administrators; extension of certification for certain career and technical education teachers; provide for. Amends sec. 1233b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1233b).: cross-connection with trades-graduation-credit: Both support Michigan’s career and technical education pipeline — CTE teacher certification extension preserves industry-experienced instructors, while trades work experience graduation credit recognizes hands-on learning on the student side. (novelty: 2)

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