Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation programs; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531l.
Key claim: Michigan HB5646 adds section 1531l to the Revised School Code creating certain requirements for approval of teacher preparation programs and was enacted as PA 27 of 2026 with immediate effect.
Abstract
(HB5646 · 103rd Legislature) Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation programs; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531l. Sponsor: Rep. Tim Kelly ® + 8 co-sponsors Latest vote: Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 209 — 35-1 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-21): Assigned Pa 27’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
Enactment of PA 27 of 2026 changes teacher preparation program approval from a proposed reform to binding law, directly affecting Michigan universities and alternative certification providers that train prospective teachers. Because the new Sec. 1531l took immediate effect, program operators and the Department of Education must align approval processes now, with downstream consequences for the pipeline of candidates entering K-12 classrooms.