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HB 6096

Education: teachers and administrators; extension of certification for certain career and technical education teachers; provide for. Amends sec. 1233b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1233b).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Kelly

Allows districts to hire noncertificated, nonendorsed teachers to teach certain high school subjects (including CTE/IT) under defined qualification paths and oversight.

bill electronically reproduced 06/16/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 6096

Summary of Bill HB 6096 (2025-2026, Michigan)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill amends the Michigan Revised School Code (1976 PA 451) to expand the use of noncertificated, nonendorsed teachers in certain career and technical education and related subjects.
  • It aims to provide districts with greater flexibility to hire qualified noncertificated instructors for specific high school courses, including computer science, foreign language, STEM subjects, engineering, robotics, and industrial technology/career and technical education (CTE) programs, under defined conditions.

Key provisions and changes

  • Subject that can be taught by noncertificated, nonendorsed teachers (Section 1233b(1))

    • Districts may hire noncertificated, nonendorsed teachers to teach:
    • Computer science, foreign language, mathematics, biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, robotics, or other state-designated subjects relevant to high school grades 9–12.
    • Industrial technology education or CTE programs.
    • Also allows teaching a combination of these subjects.

  • Qualifications for noncertificated, nonendorsed teachers (Section 1233b(2))

    • General pathway (a) requires at least one of:
    • Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
    • Major or graduate degree in the field of specialization.
    • If teaching more than 1 year, pass a subject-area exam (if available) in the field.
    • For all subjects except foreign language, at least 2 years of occupational experience in the field within the previous 5 years.
    • For industrial technology education/CTE (pathway b):
    • Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
    • If the field requires a professional license/certification, must either hold it or have held it in good standing within the last 2 years prior to initial employment (and not currently expired in bad standing at hire).
    • Must have at least 2 cumulative years of professional experience in the subject matter in the past 10 years.

  • Additional requirements and limits (Sections 1233b(3)-(5))

    • Subsection (3): Any requirements in (2) are in addition to other district/board requirements.
    • Subsection (4): Generally, districts should hire certificated, endorsed teachers if available.
    • Subsection (5): Allows a noncertificated, nonendorsed teacher to be employed for a course if:
    • A certificated, endorsed teacher is not available, and the noncertificated teacher is:
      • Enrolled and actively completing credit in an approved teacher preparation program toward provisional certification, and has a planned certification path on file with the employer, the teacher prep institution, and the department; or
      • Engaged to teach CTE/IT programs and meets the (2)(b) qualifications.
    • Subsection (6): Noncertificated, nonendorsed teachers in IT/CTE can be employed for up to 10 years; longer employment requires approval from one of the senior authorities (superintendent of public instruction, the employing ISD, or the employing local education agency).

  • Waiver of student teaching (Section 1233b(7))

    • After 3 years of successful classroom teaching, the department and teacher preparation institution can waive student teaching as a condition for continued employment authorization and provisional certification, assuming ongoing evaluation by district/ISD/academy personnel and teacher prep institution personnel.

  • Compliance with existing teacher requirements (Section 1233b(8))

    • Individuals employed under this section remain subject to other existing statutory sections (1526 and 1527) addressing teacher qualifications and discipline.

Who is affected

  • School districts, intermediate school districts (ISDs), and public school academies (charter schools) in Michigan.
  • Noncertificated, nonendorsed instructors who meet the specified qualification pathways and who teach in high school courses listed (including CTE/IT) and eligible elective/required subjects.
  • Prospective teachers seeking provisional certification paths who are enrolled in approved teacher preparation programs while teaching.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and placed in the House on June 16, 2026; referred to the Education and Workforce Committee.
  • The bill contains staged eligibility criteria, with a clear emphasis on transitional allowances (up to 10 years in IT/CTE, subject to approvals) and guarantees of ongoing professional development toward certification.
  • The bill interacts with existing credentialing requirements (sections 1526 and 1527) and existing teacher preparation programs, as well as potential waivers for student teaching after 3 years of demonstrated classroom performance.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Increased workforce flexibility to fill high-demand or hard-to-staff subjects, particularly in CTE and IT-related courses.
  • Encourages use of experienced professionals from industry to teach specialized subjects while pursuing teacher certification.
  • Creates a structured pathway for long-term employment of noncertificated instructors in specific programs, subject to oversight and periodic approval.
  • Balances flexibility with accountability through performance evaluations, ongoing teacher preparation enrollment, and eventual certification requirements.

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

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