Interim Teaching Certification

Current understanding

Michigan’s interim teaching certification pathway is governed by Sec. 1531i of the Revised School Code (1976 PA 451), providing an alternative route for teachers and administrators to be credentialed while completing full requirements. SB0989 (passed chamber) proposes modifications to this interim certification process, potentially changing eligibility, duration, or conditions for interim credentials.

Evidence log

• 2026-07-29 — Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).: Public Act 24 of 2026 enacted, amending Sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 to modify the interim teaching certification process — moving prior chamber-passed bills (SB0989, HB6016) targeting this section into law. (novelty: 2) (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).: Related bill HB6096 (introduced) amends Sec. 1233b of the same School Code to extend certification for certain CTE teachers — a distinct alternative credentialing track running parallel to the Sec. 1531i interim certification pathway within Michigan’s broader educator credentialing framework. (novelty: 2) (novelty: 2)
• 2025-09-11 — Education: all other employees; licensing of school librarians; eliminate. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531k.: Related bill HB4922 (introduced) adds a new Sec. 1531k to the same School Code chapter to eliminate school librarian licensing — another adjustment to Michigan’s educator credentialing framework alongside the Sec. 1531i interim certification pathway. (novelty: 3)
• 2026-06-18 — Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).: HB6016 (passed chamber) proposes further modifications to the Sec. 1531i interim teaching certification process, running parallel to SB0989 which targets the same section of the School Code. (novelty: 2)
• 2026-06-18 — Education: teachers and administrators; expiration of nonrenewable temporary teaching certificate; modify. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).: Related bill HB5957 (passed chamber) amends Sec. 1531 of the same School Code to modify expiration rules for nonrenewable temporary teaching certificates — a parallel short-term credentialing track alongside the Sec. 1531i interim certification pathway. (novelty: 2) (novelty: 2)
• 2025-12-11 — Education: teachers and administrators; teacher licensing examination requirements; provide for. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).: Related bill HB5358 (introduced) amends Sec. 1531 of the same School Code chapter, updating teacher licensing examination requirements — a parallel track to the Sec. 1531i interim certification pathway in shaping how Michigan credentials teachers and administrators. (novelty: 2)
• 2026-07-03 — Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).: cross-connection with teacher-preparation-program-approval: Both address how Michigan credentials new teachers under the Revised School Code — interim certification (Sec. 1531i) provides an alternative entry route while preparation program approval (Sec. 1531k) governs the traditional pathway. (novelty: 2)

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