ITC ISSUANCE DEADLINE; EXTEND S.B. 518:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
enate Bill 518 (as introduced 9-20-23) (Senate-passed version)
Sponsor: Senator Darrin Camilleri
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 22 (School Personnel Certificates and Permits) of the Revised School Code to extend, from July 21, 2024, to July 21, 2027, the date after which the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) could no longer issue an interim teaching certificate (ITC) to an individual to teach special education.
Among other things, Part 22 authorizes the SPI to establish a process for an individual to earn an ITC, which qualifies that individual to teach in public schools and to earn a Michigan teaching certificate. The Code allows the SPI to grant an ITC for teaching special education until July 21, 2024. An individual granted an ITC to teach special education before July 21, 2024, could continue to teach special education after this date.
The bill would extend the sunset on this provision from July 21, 2024, to July 21, 2027.
MCL 380.1531i Legislative Analyst: Abby Schneider
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the State or local units of governments. Current costs for ITCs for the State and local units of governments would continue until July 21, 2027.
Fiscal Analyst: Cory Savino, PhD
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.