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HB 4922

Education: all other employees; licensing of school librarians; eliminate. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531k.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 5 co-sponsors

Michigan HB 4922 lets districts hire school librarians with only a teaching certificate, banning extra endorsements; no state or local fiscal impact expected.

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Bill Summary · HB 4922

Summary of House Bill 4922 (Michigan)

Overview

House Bill 4922 would limit licensing requirements for school librarians in Michigan. Specifically, it would prohibit the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the governing boards of school districts, intermediate school districts (ISDs), and public school academies (PSAs) from requiring a school librarian to obtain any endorsement or certificate beyond the standard teaching certificate described in section 1531 of the Revised School Code. The bill adds new § 1531k to the code.

  • Sponsor: Rep. Tim Kelly
  • Committee: Education and Workforce (as of current status)
  • Status: Referred to second reading (with prior committee consideration and hearings noted)
  • Introduced: September 11, 2025
  • Legislative actions include: first reading and referral in September 2025, public hearing in April 2025, and discussion/markup activity later in 2025; as of the latest available update, the bill has been reported with a recommendation without amendment and referred to second reading.
  • Fiscal impact: No anticipated fiscal impact to the state or to local districts, ISDs, or PSAs (per House Fiscal Agency analysis)

What the bill would do (Key Provisions)

  • Prohibition on additional requirements: The bill would prohibit requiring an endorsement or certificate beyond the teaching certificate in section 1531 for an individual to serve as a school librarian in a public school.
  • Scope of application: Applies to the MDE and the boards of districts, ISDs, and PSAs.
  • Statutory change: Creates proposed new MCL 380.1531k codifying the prohibition.

In practical terms, the bill emphasizes that a teaching certificate alone would be sufficient to employ someone as a school librarian, avoiding mandatory extra endorsements/certifications for librarian roles.

Who would be affected

  • School librarians (current and prospective) in public schools in Michigan
  • School districts, ISDs, and PSAs that employ librarians
  • The Michigan Department of Education as the licensing/endorsement authority

Fiscal and Administrative Impact

  • According to the House Fiscal Agency analysis, the bill would have no net fiscal impact on the state, school districts, ISDs, or PSAs.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • 2025-03-13: Filed
  • 2025-04-03: Read first time; referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence (initial referral)
  • 2025-04-30: Public hearing; testimony taken; left pending in committee
  • 2025-11-05: Reported with recommendation without amendment; referred to second reading
  • 2025-11-05: Status shown as referred to second reading (updated committee work indicates ongoing consideration by the Education and Workforce Committee)

Practical Considerations

  • The bill could simplify librarian hiring practices by reducing credentialing barriers, potentially affecting recruitment, professional development requirements, and administrative processes related to librarian endorsements.
  • It may also influence workforce planning for school libraries if districts previously relied on additional endorsements for staffing decisions.

Note

  • The information reflects available legislative materials, including the introduced version and committee actions. Always consult the latest bill text and committee reports for any amendments or changes to scope, language, or status.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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