Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5358: Education: teachers and administrators; teacher licensing examination requirements; provide for. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
Status: In committee, June 24, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110.
From the introduced text, December 11, 2025:
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1531. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the superintendent of public instruction shall determine the requirements for and issue all licenses, certificates, and endorsements for teachers, including preprimary teachers and teachers as counselors, in the public schools of this state. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the superintendent of public instruction shall only issue a teaching certificate or additional endorsement only to an individual who has passed appropriate available examinations. The superintendent of public instruction may accept passage of an equivalent examination approved by the superintendent of public instruction to meet this requirement for an individual holding a teaching certificate from another state, country, or federally recognized Indian tribe. (3) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the superintendent of public instruction shall only issue a teaching certificate only to an individual who has met the elementary or secondary, as applicable, reading credit requirements established under superintendent of public instruction rule. If an individual holds a teaching certificate, notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, the superintendent of public instruction shall not advance the individual's certification to professional certification unless the individual has successfully …
Sponsors
- Prestin, David (R, 108) · primary sponsor
- Bohnak, Karl (R, 109)
- Markkanen, Gregory (R, 110)
- Paquette, Brad (R, 37)
- Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106)
- Fairbairn, Parker (R, 107)
- Martin, David (R, 68)
- Wortz, Jennifer (R, 35)
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- Morgan, Jason (D, 23)
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
- Frisbie, Steve (R, 44)
Latest actions
- : recommendation concurred in
- : reported with recommendation for referral to Committee on Rules with substitute (H-2)
- : bill electronically reproduced 12/11/2025
- : referred to Committee on Education and Workforce
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Dave Prestin
Subjects: Education: teachers and administrators
Common questions
- What is HB5358?
- HB5358 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Education: teachers and administrators; teacher licensing examination requirements; provide for. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
- What does HB5358 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110.
- What is the status of HB5358?
- In committee as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: recommendation concurred in (June 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5358?
- Prestin, David (R, 108), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5358?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5358
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