Education: teachers and administrators; teacher licensing examination requirements; provide for. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
Key claim: HB5358 amends Michigan’s School Code to update teacher licensing examination requirements for teachers and administrators.
Abstract
(HB5358 · 103rd Legislature) Education: teachers and administrators; teacher licensing examination requirements; provide for. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531). Latest action (2026-06-24): Recommendation Concurred In
Why this matters
Licensing examinations are a key gatekeeper determining who can teach or administer in Michigan schools, directly affecting the size and diversity of the teacher pipeline amid ongoing workforce shortages. Changes to Sec. 1531 requirements can shift barriers to entry for new educators and reshape how districts fill classroom vacancies. Tracking this alongside the interim certification and preparation program approval provisions gives a fuller picture of Michigan’s evolving credentialing landscape.