Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).
Key claim: HB6016 proposes to modify the interim teaching certification process under Michigan’s School Code (1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531i).
Abstract
(HB6016 · 103rd Legislature) Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i). Latest action (2026-06-23): Referred To Committee On Education
Why this matters
Interim teaching certification is one of Michigan’s key alternative pathways for placing credentialed teachers and administrators in classrooms while they complete full requirements. Changes to Sec. 1531i can shift eligibility, duration, or conditions for interim credentials, directly affecting districts facing staffing shortages and candidates entering the profession through non-traditional routes.