2009 Senate Bill 965

Establish alternative teacher certification option

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 29, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To authorize an “interim teaching certificate” for individuals who have a college bachelors degree with at least a 2.75 grade point, and who are taking a 12 credit hour alternative “intensive teaching program” that meets standards set by the state superintendant of public instruction.

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 2, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Gretchen Whitmer (D-23)

To limit the alternative certification option for for elementary school teachers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize an “interim teaching certificate” for individuals who have a college bachelors degree with at least a 2.75 grade point, and who are taking a 12 credit hour alternative “intensive teaching program” that meets standards set by the state superintendant of public instruction. This would only apply to high school teachers.

Received in the House

Dec. 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Education