DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

TEACHER CERTIFICATION CODE

Filed with the secretary of state on October 8, 2020

These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless

adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969

PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become

effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.

(By authority conferred on the superintendent of public instruction by sections 1157, 1531,

1531i, 1531k, 1535a, and 1539b of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1157,

380.1531, 380.1531i, 380.1531k, 380.1535a, and 380.1539b, and Executive

Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-6 and 1996-7, MCL 388.993 and 388.994)

R 390.1121 of the Michigan Administrative Code is rescinded and R 390.1101, R

390.1105, R 390.1115, R 390.1117, R 390.1122a, R 390.1123, R 390.1125, R 390.1129,

R 390.1129b, R 390.1130, R 390.1133, R 390.1135, R 390.1137, R 390.1138, R

390.1141, R 390.1142, R 390.1143, R 390.1145, R 390.1151, R 390.1161, R 390.1163, R

390.1164a, R 390.1165, R 390.1204, and R 390.1216 of the Code are amended, as

follows:

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

R 390.1101 Definitions.

Rule 1. As used in this code:

(a) “Alternative route program provider” means an entity approved by the superintendent

of public instruction to provide teacher certification alternative route programs under

section 1531i of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531i.

(b) “Annual district provided professional development” means Michigan annual district

provided professional development required by section 1527 of the revised school code,

1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1527.

(c) “Certificate endorsement” means a discipline area that a teacher may teach at specific

grade levels based on completion of an appropriate program and passing the examination

or examinations required by section 1531 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1531.

(d) “Course of study” means a cohesive, standards-based planned program that provides

knowledge and skill for specialization in a discipline area or areas and supports the practice

of teaching or the professional career development of the teacher.

(e) “CTE” means career and technical education and includes vocational and occupational

education.

(f) “Department” means the Michigan department of education unless otherwise

indicated.

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(g) “Discipline area” means a content area, a subject area, or an education field for which

endorsement is available.

(h) “Education-related professional learning” means an educational opportunity intended

to improve a teacher’s practice and capacity to perform the work within the profession of

education, including time spent engaging with local employers or technical centers, that is

1 or more of the following:

(i) Satisfactory college semester credit hours at a regionally accredited college or

university, with 1 semester credit hour being equivalent to 25 education-related

professional learning hours.

(ii) State continuing education clock hours.

(iii) Annual district provided professional development hours.

(i) “Elementary grade level authorization” means an authorization on a certificate to teach

designated discipline areas in any grade or grade range from prekindergarten to grade 8.

(j) “Field experience” means structured, supervised activity in an instructional setting in

which a teacher certification candidate may gain experience in the practice of teaching.

(k) “Listed offense” means that term as defined in section 1535a of the revised school

code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1535a.

(l) “Michigan teaching certificate” means any of the following:

(i) An interim teaching certificate.

(ii) A standard teaching certificate.

(iii) A professional teaching certificate.

(iv) An advanced professional teaching certificate.

(v) A standard CTE certificate. (Formerly the temporary vocational authorization and

the interim occupational certificate.)

(vi) A professional CTE certificate. (Formerly the occupational education certificate.)

(vii) A temporary teaching certificate.

(viii) A continuing certificate. (No longer issued.)

(ix) A life certificate. (No longer issued.)

(x) A permanent certificate. (No longer issued.)

(xi) A temporary or full vocational authorization. (No longer issued.)

(xii) An initial certificate entitled “provisional certificate.” (No longer issued.)

(xiii) A certificate entitled “interim occupational certificate.” (No longer issued.)

(m) “Nationally accredited” means accredited as a teacher preparation provider by an

accrediting body with which the department has a state agreement and that the Council for

Higher Education Accreditation or the United States Department of Education recognizes.

(n) “Nonpublic school” means a private, denominational, or parochial school.

(o) “PK-12 grade level authorization” means an authorization on a certificate to teach

designated discipline areas in any grade or grade range from prekindergarten to grade 12.

(p) “Provider” means a teacher preparation institution or an agency that provides an

approved alternative route program.

(q) “Regionally accredited” means accredited by 1 of the regional accrediting agencies

recognized and published by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its

successor agency.

(r) “Satisfactory college semester credit hours” means a grade of C or better or the

equivalent.

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(s) “Satisfactory teaching performance” means performance rated as effective or highly

effective in year-end evaluations under section 1249 of the revised school code, 1976 PA

451, MCL 380.1249.

(t) “School district” means a local school district established under the revised school

code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1 to 380.1852, an intermediate school district established

under part 7 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.601 to 380.705, a public

school academy established under part 6a of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.501 to 380.507, an urban high school academy established under part 6c of the revised

school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.521 to 380.529, a school of excellence established

under part 6e of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.551 to 380.561, and a

strict discipline academy established under sections 1311b to 1311m of the revised school

code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1311b to 380.1311m.

(u) “Secondary grade level authorization” means an authorization on a certificate to teach

designated discipline areas in any grade or grade range from grade 6 to grade 12.

(v) “Standard teaching certificate” means the provisional certificate that the

superintendent of public instruction issues to an individual who holds at least a bachelor’s

degree, has completed a state approved teacher preparation program, and has met all

requirements set forth in this code and the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1

to 380.1852.

(w) “State board” means the Michigan state board of education.

(x) “State board approval” means a license, certificate, approval not requiring a teaching

certificate, or other evidence of qualifications to hold a particular position in a school

district or nonpublic school, other than a teaching certificate, that the superintendent of

public instruction issues to an individual.

(y) “State continuing education clock hours” means hours of professional development

issued through a process established and approved by the superintendent of public

instruction.

(z) “Teacher preparation institution” means a baccalaureate or higher degree granting

institution that is state approved to recommend applicants for the several certificates and

certificate endorsements under this code.

(aa) “Validity” means the time period, grade level, and discipline area of a certificate,

permit, or authorization.

R 390.1105 Individuals required to hold certificates or permits.

Rule 5. (1) Unless otherwise provided in the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1 to 380.1852, an individual employed as a teacher in grades K to 12 with instructional

responsibilities shall hold a certificate, permit, or authorization valid for the assignment.

(2) A teacher of a program reimbursed from CTE funds shall meet the minimum

qualifications for endorsement or authorization in the particular occupational education

field as the superintendent of public instruction specifies.

(3) A teacher in a reimbursed program in special education shall meet the minimum

qualifications for certification, endorsements, or approvals when law requires in the

particular special education field, as the superintendent of public instruction specifies.

(4) A teacher aide, instructional support paraprofessional, classroom assistant, secretary

to instructional personnel, or other paraprofessional legally employed in a non-

instructional capacity does not require certification as a teacher.

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R 390.1115 Examination scores.

Rule 15. For the purpose of initial certification, authorization, or endorsement, passing

scores on the examinations under section 1531 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451,

MCL 380.1531, are valid for 5 years from the date of testing.

R 390.1117 Certificate restrictions and expiration.

Rule 17. (1) A Michigan teaching certificate has certain restrictions as to grade level and

discipline area. The applicant and employer shall be familiar with the specific provisions

regarding the validity of the certificate.

(2) Subject to subrules (3), (4), and (5) of this rule, a Michigan teaching certificate or

renewal of a Michigan teaching certificate expires 5 years from June 30 of the calendar

year of issuance.

(3) A temporary teaching certificate expires 1 year from the date of issuance.

(4) Continuing, life, and permanent certificates and full vocational authorizations do not

expire.

(5) An initial certificate entitled “provisional certificate” and a certificate entitled “interim

occupational certificate” expire 6 years from June 30 of the calendar year of issuance.

R 390.1121 Rescinded.

R 390.1122a Interim teaching certificate.

Rule 22a. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may grant an interim teaching

certificate to an applicant who meets all of the requirements of an alternative route program

under section 1531i of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531i, including

demonstration of satisfactory teaching performance.

(2) An interim teaching certificate expires 5 years from June 30 of the calendar year that

the superintendent of public instruction issues the certificate or upon notification by the

alternative route program provider to the superintendent of public instruction that the

candidate has exited the program before completion.

(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall add no additional endorsements to an

interim teaching certificate after issuing the certificate.

(4) The superintendent of public instruction may grant an interim teaching certificate to

an individual who holds a Michigan teaching certificate other than an interim teaching

certificate and is seeking an additional endorsement through an alternative route program

under section 1531i of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531i. The

individual may hold the Michigan teaching certificate and the interim teaching certificate

at the same time.

(5) An interim teaching certificate is nonrenewable.

R 390.1123 Standard teaching certificate preparation program requirements.

Rule 23. (1) Subject to subrule (2) of this rule, an applicant for a standard teaching

certificate shall satisfactorily complete an approved program in teacher preparation that

includes all of the following

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(a) At least 20 semester credit hours of instruction in theoretical and practical knowledge

reflecting state board approved standards and related proficiencies required of entry level

teachers.

(b) Supervised directed teaching. All of the following apply:

(i) Supervised directed teaching must engage applicants in practical experiences that

reflect and support the standards and related proficiencies for entry level teachers.

(ii) Supervised directed teaching must be for a minimum duration of 12 weeks and for

a minimum of 6 semester credit hours, with 30 clock hours of classroom teaching and

observation under the supervision of a teacher preparation institution being equivalent to 1

semester credit hour of supervised directed teaching.

(iii) Supervised directed teaching must be in the grade range and discipline area for

which the superintendent of public instruction is to grant an endorsement.

(iv) Based on the recommendation of the superintendent of an employing school district

or nonpublic school and the teacher preparation institution, the superintendent of public

instruction may waive up to 6 semester credit hours of supervised directed teaching for the

initial standard teaching certificate if the applicant satisfies either of the following:

(A) Holds a master’s or higher degree and has 3 years of successful teaching at the

appropriate level.

(B) Has 5 years of successful teaching at the appropriate level.

(c) An approved course of study in a certificate endorsement area that includes

preparation in discipline area knowledge, pedagogy, and field experiences as defined in

state board approved standards and appropriate to the grade level the applicant proposes to

teach. All of the following apply:

(i) The approved course of study must include early and ongoing structured field

experiences with diverse student populations and in diverse instructional settings.

(ii) The superintendent of public instruction may issue an initial standard teaching

certificate with elementary grade level authorization upon satisfaction of all of the

following:

(A) Completion of an approved course of study in base knowledge appropriate for

elementary education as specified in state board approved standards.

(B) Completion of an approved course of study in a discipline area appropriate to the

elementary grade level, methods coursework appropriate to that area, and appropriate field

experiences as specified in state board approved standards.

(C) A minimum of 6 semester credit hours in the teaching of literacy with appropriate

field experiences as specified in state board approved standards.

(iii) The superintendent of public instruction may issue an initial standard teaching

certificate with secondary grade level authorization upon satisfaction of both of the

following:

(A) Completion of an approved course of study in a discipline area appropriate to the

secondary grade level, methods coursework appropriate to that area, and appropriate field

experiences as specified in state board approved standards.

(B) A minimum of 3 semester credit hours in literacy instruction appropriate to the

discipline area and appropriate field experiences as specified in state board approved

standards.

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(2) Under section 1531i of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531i, an

applicant for a standard teaching certificate shall complete an alternative route program

that includes all of the following:

(a) An initial 4 weeks of employment supported by intensive observation, mentoring or

coaching, and feedback provided by an assigned mentor or coach with experience and

expertise in the candidate’s certificate endorsement area or appropriate level of

certification.

(b) An additional 8 weeks of continued supervision, mentoring or coaching, and

evaluation.

(c) A minimum of 12 weeks of teaching appropriate to each endorsement recommended

by the alternative route program provider.

(d) Satisfaction of all other requirements in section 1531i of the revised school code,

1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531i, including three years of satisfactory teaching performance

R 390.1125 Degree; recommendations; rules as minimum requirements.

Rule 25. (1) An applicant for a standard teaching certificate or standard CTE certificate

shall possess a bachelor's degree and shall have the recommendation of a Michigan teacher

preparation institution or approved alternative route program provider. A Michigan teacher

preparation institution may accept a degree from a regionally accredited institution if the

accepting Michigan teacher preparation institution determines that the degree is equivalent

to that awarded by that institution.

(2) A teacher preparation institution or approved alternative route program provider that

recommends candidates for teaching certificates shall establish selection techniques that

ensure that it admits only qualified candidates to its teacher preparation program and that

it recommends only qualified candidates for certification or additional certificate

endorsements.

(3) A teacher preparation institution or approved alternative route program provider shall

not recommend candidates for certification or endorsement in discipline areas in which it

does not have approved programs. The superintendent of public instruction may determine

the criteria for accepting certification of candidates prepared by out-of-state teacher

preparation providers in accordance with the law of this state.

(4) A teacher preparation institution or approved alternative route program provider shall

make recommendations concerning all certificates for which the superintendent of public

instruction approves the teacher preparation institution or approved alternative route

program. A teacher preparation institution or approved alternative route program shall not

make a recommendation concerning a certificate before satisfaction of all of the following:

(a) The applicant’s satisfactory completion of the teacher preparation program or the

approved alternative route program.

(b) The applicant’s presentation to the teacher preparation institution or alternative route

program provider of a valid certificate of completion of a course approved by the

superintendent of public instruction in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as

required by section 1531d of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531d.

(c) The applicant’s passing of examinations required by section 1531 of the revised

school code, MCL 380.1531.

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(5) The requirements in these rules are minimum requirements. A teacher preparation

institution or an alternative route program provider may have additional requirements that

exceed the requirements of these rules.

R 390.1129 Additional endorsements.

Rule 29. (1) An applicant for an initial standard teaching certificate or a holder of a valid

or expired teaching certificate may qualify for another certificate endorsement by

presenting evidence of completion of an additional endorsement program with a minimum

of 20 semester credit hours.

(2) An additional endorsement program includes preparation in theoretical and practical

knowledge, discipline area knowledge, pedagogy, and field experience, as defined in state

board approved standards. If, for a particular additional endorsement program, state board

approved standards do not specify pedagogy and field experience, the additional

endorsement program must require pedagogy and field experience no later than the

beginning of the fall 2019 semester.

(3) Upon passing the examination under section 1531 of the revised school code, 1976

PA 451, MCL 380.1531, if an examination is available and successfully completing credit

requirements at a Michigan teacher preparation institution, a candidate may apply for the

additional certificate endorsement.

(4) With the approval of a Michigan teacher preparation institution, an individual who is

already certified and who wishes to qualify for an additional endorsement may combine

coursework to meet preparation standards in the discipline area with already earned

semester credit hours to bring the total up to the minimum number of required credits as

specified in this rule. When the candidate has completed the required credits and passed

the examinations under section 1531 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1531, the teacher preparation institution shall recommend the candidate for the

additional endorsement.

(5) The holder of a Michigan teaching certificate except an interim teaching certificate

may qualify for an additional endorsement by presenting evidence of completion of an

approved Michigan alternative route program under R 390.1122a.

R 390.1129b Procedures at expiration of standard teaching certificate.

Rule 29b. (1) An applicant with a standard teaching certificate may progress to the

professional teaching certificate at any time if the applicant has met the requirements of R

390.1133.

(2) Subject to subrules (4) and (5) of this rule and subject to section 1233(6) to (8) of the

revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1233, if the applicant does not qualify for the

professional teaching certificate, the superintendent of public instruction may grant a 5-

year renewal of the standard teaching certificate based upon evidence that, since the issue

date of the most recent certificate, the applicant has completed any combination of

education-related professional learning hours totaling 150 hours.

(3) A teacher may obtain additional 5-year renewals of a standard teaching certificate

under subrule (2) of this rule on or after January 1 of the year in which the certificate

expires.

(4) Subject to section 1233(6) to (8) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1233, the superintendent of public instruction may grant one 5-year renewal of a

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standard teaching certificate based upon the holder’s submission of evidence of having

earned at any time an education-related master’s or higher degree.

(5) Subject to section 1233(6) to (8) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1233, a teacher who holds an expired standard teaching certificate and holds a valid

teaching certificate from another state is eligible for one 5-year renewal of the standard

teaching certificate.

R 390.1130 Reciprocity agreements, foreign programs, and temporary teaching certificate.

Rule 30. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may enter into written agreements

with the states for the mutual acceptance of 1 or more types of teaching certificates issued

by each state.

(2) Under a reciprocity agreement described in subrule (1) of this rule, the superintendent

of public instruction may issue a standard teaching certificate to an individual who meets

all of the following requirements:

(a) The applicant holds, or is eligible for, a standard level teaching certificate issued by

the certificating authority of any other state whose requirements for certification the

superintendent of public instruction considers equivalent to those in effect in this state.

(b) The applicant holds valid first aid and adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary

resuscitation certificates as required by section 1531d of the revised school code, 1976 PA

451, MCL 380.1531d.

(c) The applicant has passed examinations under section 1531 of the revised school code,

1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531.

(3) Under a reciprocity agreement described in subrule (1) of this rule, the superintendent

of public instruction may issue a professional teaching certificate to an individual who

meets both of the following requirements:

(a) A minimum of 6 satisfactory college semester credit hours of literacy instruction for

a certificate with elementary grade level authorization or a minimum of 3 satisfactory

college semester credit hours of literacy instruction as appropriate to the discipline area for

a certificate with secondary or PK-12 grade level authorization.

(b) All requirements set forth in section 1531(6) of the revised school code, 1976 PA

451, MCL 380.1531.

(4) An applicant who has completed an alternative route program approved by an

appropriate out-of-state agency may present evidence of successful completion of that

program and a valid standard level teaching certificate from that state.

(5) An organization approved by the United States Department of Education and by the

superintendent of public instruction shall evaluate teacher preparation programs completed

in foreign countries in determining eligibility for certification.

(6) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a nonrenewable 1-year temporary

teaching certificate to an individual who satisfies the requirements of section 1531(6) of

the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531, except for the literacy instruction

requirements set forth in this code, or who satisfies the requirements of 1531(16) of the

revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531. Such individual shall hold a teaching

certificate issued by another state, by a United States territory, or by a Canadian province

that satisfies standards established by the department.

(7) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a Michigan teaching certificate to

an individual who satisfies the requirements of section 1531(6) of the revised school code,

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1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531. Such individual shall hold a teaching certificate issued by

another state, by a United States territory, or by a Canadian province that satisfies standards

established by the department.

R 390.1133. Professional teaching certificate.

Rule 33. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a professional teaching

certificate to an applicant who presents evidence at the time of the application of

satisfaction of all of the following:

(a) Met the successful teaching requirement as specified in section 1531j of the revised

school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531j, and as defined in R 390.1103.

(b) Completed the reading requirements of section 1531(4) of the revised school code,

1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531.

(c) Completed a minimum of 6 satisfactory college semester credit hours of literacy

instruction for a certificate with elementary grade level authorization or a minimum of 3

satisfactory college semester credit hours of literacy instruction as appropriate to the

discipline area for a certificate with secondary or PK-12 grade level authorization. The

applicant may have completed this course credit at any time before application for the

professional teaching certificate.

(d) Earned at any time an education-related master’s or higher degree or, subject to

section 1233(6) to (8) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1233, since the

issue date of the most recent standard teaching certificate or renewal, completed any

combination of education-related professional learning hours totaling 150 hours.

(2) An individual who meets the requirements of this rule may apply for the initial

professional teaching certificate at any time.

R 390.1135 Professional teaching certificate; renewal.

Rule 35. (1) Subject to section 1233(6) to (8) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451,

MCL 380.1233, the superintendent of public instruction may renew a professional teaching

certificate that has expired or will expire within the calendar year of application upon the

applicant's completion since the issue date of the most recent professional teaching

certificate or renewal of any combination of education-related professional learning hours

totaling 150 hours.

(2) Additional hours beyond the 150 hours required under subrule (1) of this rule that a

certificate holder earns during any certificate validity do not apply toward any subsequent

renewals.

(3) Subject to section 1233(6) to (8) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1233, a teacher who holds a valid or expired Michigan professional teaching certificate

and holds a valid teaching certificate from another state is eligible for one 5-year renewal

of the Michigan professional teaching certificate.

R 390.1137 Advanced professional teaching certificate.

Rule 37. The superintendent of public instruction may issue an advanced professional

teaching certificate at any time to an applicant who satisfies all of the following:

(a) Holds a professional teaching certificate or a life, continuing, or permanent

certificate.

(b) Meets one of the following:

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(i) Holds national board certification.

(ii) Has completed a teacher leader training or preparation program approved by the

superintendent of public instruction, with such completion being indicated on the

certificate required in subdivision (a) of this subrule.

(iii) Has completed a successful term as Michigan teacher of the year as determined by

the superintendent of public instruction.

(c) On annual year-end evaluations under section 1249 of the revised school code, 1976

PA 451, MCL 380.1249, received ratings required by section 1531k of the revised school

code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531k.

R 390.1138 Advanced professional teaching certificate; renewal.

Rule 38. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may renew an advanced professional

teaching certificate that has expired or will expire within the calendar year of renewal

application if the applicant satisfies both of the following:

(a) On annual year-end evaluations under section 1249 of the revised school code, 1976

PA 451, MCL 380.1249, received ratings required by section 1531k of the revised school

code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531k.

(b) Since the issue date of the most recent advanced professional teaching certificate or

renewal, subject to section 1233(6) to (8) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1233, completed any combination of education-related professional learning hours

totaling 150 hours.

(2) Additional hours beyond the 150 hours required under subrule (1)(b) of this rule that

a certificate holder earns during any certificate validity do not apply toward any subsequent

renewals.

(3) An applicant who does not receive ratings on annual year-end evaluations under

section 1249 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1249, as required in

section 1531k of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531k, is not eligible to

renew the advanced professional teaching certificate. This does not preclude renewal of a

professional teaching certificate under R 390.1135.

R 390.1141 Substitute permits; general provisions.

Rule 41. (1) A school district or nonpublic school shall obtain a substitute permit for any

individual or teacher who does not hold the valid and appropriate endorsement or

certificate, including an individual employed under section 505, 1233b, 1233c, or 1531f of

the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.505, 380.1233b, 380.1233c, and

380.1531f.

(2) Upon approval of an application and payment of the appropriate fee, the

superintendent of public instruction may issue to a school district or nonpublic school a

substitute permit to employ an individual who meets the requirements of statute and this

part when an appropriately certificated and endorsed teacher is not available for

employment. The substitute permit is a full-year, daily, or expert substitute permit.

(3) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a full-year, daily, or expert

substitute permit or renewal of a substitute permit to the recommending superintendent or

school administrator, who shall not be the individual whom the school district will employ

under the substitute permit or renewal, and who shall apply for the substitute permit or

renewal on behalf of the school district or nonpublic school. The recommending

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superintendent or school administrator receiving the substitute permit or renewal shall hold

the substitute permit or renewal for the individual.

(4) The department shall receive the fee for an approved substitute permit before the first

instructional day the individual is in the assignment.

(5) A substitute permit is valid from the issue date to August 31 or the last day of the

school district’s or nonpublic school’s academic year, whichever date comes first.

(6) Subject to subrule (8) of this rule, the superintendent of public instruction may revoke,

refuse to grant, refuse to renew, or refuse to extend a substitute permit pursuant to this code

for 1 of the following reasons:

(a) Fraud, material misrepresentation, or concealment or omission of fact in the

application for or the use of the substitute permit.

(b) Conviction of the individual for a crime described in section 1535a of the revised

school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1535a.

(c) Failure to meet the requirements for the substitute permit.

(7) The superintendent of public instruction may rescind a substitute permit at the request

of the school district or nonpublic school.

(8) The superintendent of public instruction shall revoke, refuse to grant, refuse to renew,

or refuse to extend a substitute permit if the criminal history of the individual for whom a

school district or nonpublic school requests the permit includes conviction of a listed

offense.

(9) A school district placing a noncertified, inappropriately certified, or unlicensed

individual in an assignment without obtaining a permit or authorization under this code is

subject to section 163 of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1763.

R 390.1142 Full-year substitute permit.

Rule 42. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a full-year substitute

permit to a school district or nonpublic school if a properly certificated and endorsed

teacher is unavailable for the assignment.

(2) All of the following apply to a full-year substitute permit:

(a) The individual for whom the school district or nonpublic school requests the full-

year substitute permit has satisfactorily completed the credit requirement of section

1233(5) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1233.

(b) When a school district or nonpublic school requests a full-year substitute permit for

an assignment to teach a core academic discipline, as defined by the superintendent of

public instruction, the school district or nonpublic school shall present evidence that the

individual has completed an academic major in the discipline or obtained a passing score

on the appropriate available discipline area examination approved by the superintendent of

public instruction.

(c) The employing school district or nonpublic school shall assign a mentor to the

individual.

(d) The employing school district or nonpublic school may apply to renew a full-year

substitute permit to place the same individual in the permitted assignment area. The

following requirements apply at the time of the application for renewal:

(i) For the first renewal, the individual shall have had a minimum of 1 formal

observation leading to a comprehensive evaluation rating of effective or highly effective

and shall be enrolled in an approved teacher preparation program. This program must lead

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to either an initial teaching certificate or an additional endorsement on an existing teaching

certificate.

(ii) Within each subsequent year of renewal, the candidate shall have completed a

minimum of 6 additional satisfactory college semester credit hours in the approved

program and shall have had a minimum of 1 formal observation leading to a comprehensive

evaluation rating of effective or highly effective.

(3) A school district or nonpublic school may apply for a shortage full-year substitute

permit for an individual who holds a professional teaching certificate, an advanced

professional teaching certificate, or a continuing, life, or permanent certificate but who

does not hold the appropriate endorsement or grade level authorization. All of the

following apply to the shortage full-year substitute permit:

(a) The superintendent of public instruction identifies the discipline as an area of critical

shortage.

(b) If the discipline area is a core academic discipline as defined by the superintendent

of public instruction, the individual has completed an academic major in the discipline or

obtained a passing score on the appropriate available discipline area examination approved

by the superintendent of public instruction.

(c) The assignment does not exceed ½ of a full-time equivalency teaching position,

defined in accordance with a local bargaining agreement.

(d) Renewal requires the teacher to have had 1 formal observation leading to a

comprehensive evaluation rating of effective or highly effective in the permitted discipline

area and assignment during the validity of the shortage full-year substitute permit under

section 1249 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1249.

(4) Any substitute permit issued under this rule is valid for teaching in the grade levels

and discipline areas specified on the permit from the date of issuance to the end of the

academic school year specified on the permit.

(5) A school district or nonpublic school may apply for renewal of a substitute permit

issued under this rule not more than 3 times.

R 390.1143 Daily substitute permit.

Rule 43. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a daily substitute permit

to a school district or nonpublic school for an individual who has satisfactorily completed

the credit requirement of section 1233(5) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1233.

(2) All of the following apply to a daily substitute permit:

(a) A daily substitute permit is valid for teaching on a substitute basis during a given

academic school year. As used in this rule, “teaching on a substitute basis” means teaching

in a classroom when the certificated teacher regularly assigned to the classroom is

temporarily absent.

(b) A daily substitute permit is not valid for any regular or extended teaching assignment.

As used in this rule, “regular or extended teaching assignment” means an assignment to

the same classroom for more than 90 consecutive calendar days.

(c) If an individual holds a valid Michigan teaching certificate, a school district or

nonpublic school may employ the individual in an assignment outside the validity of the

certificate for not more than 90 consecutive calendar days without obtaining a substitute

permit.

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(d) A daily substitute permit is not renewable.

(e) If the individual does not qualify to transition to the full-year substitute permit, the

employing school district or nonpublic school may apply for extension of the daily

substitute permit as follows:

(i) The school district or nonpublic school may apply for extension of the daily

substitute permit for 1 additional 90 consecutive calendar day period during the same

school year if the school district or nonpublic school satisfies both of the following before

the application for extension:

(A) There is a formal satisfactory observation of the individual by either an

administrator or a designee.

(B) The school district or nonpublic school assigns a mentor to the individual.

(ii) In addition to an extension granted under paragraph (i) of this subdivision, the

superintendent of public instruction has the discretion to grant the application of the school

district or nonpublic school for 1 emergency extension of the daily substitute permit for

another 90 consecutive calendar day period.

R 390.1145 Expert substitute permit.

Rule 45. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may issue an expert substitute permit

under this rule to a school district or nonpublic school if a properly certificated and

endorsed teacher is not available for the teaching assignment.

(2) The assignment for which a school district or nonpublic school requests an expert

substitute permit must not exceed ½ of a full-time equivalency teaching position, defined

in accordance with a local bargaining agreement.

(3) The individual for whom a school district or nonpublic school requests an expert

substitute permit shall have documented expertise in the area of the assignment or a similar

area and at least 5 years of successful and documented work experience in the area of the

assignment or a similar area. The work experience requirement does not apply to an

individual employed to teach a world language.

(4) Subject to subrule (5) of this rule, if the assignment for which a school district or

nonpublic school requests an expert substitute permit is in a core academic discipline as

defined by the superintendent of public instruction, the individual shall hold a bachelor's

or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university and 1 of the following:

(a) An academic major in the discipline area of the assignment or a related discipline

area as determined by the superintendent of public instruction.

(b) A passing score on the appropriate available discipline area examination approved

by the superintendent of public instruction.

(5) Subject to section 1233(5) of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1233,

if the assignment for which a school district or nonpublic school requests an expert

substitute permit is teaching a world language, the individual shall satisfy all of the

following requirements:

(a) Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university

or equivalent.

(b) Demonstrate oral language proficiency by passing an oral examination approved by

the superintendent of public instruction.

(c) Demonstrate written language proficiency by passing a written examination, if

available, approved by the superintendent of public instruction.

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(6) If the assignment for which a school district or nonpublic school requests an expert

substitute permit is in a non-core discipline area, the individual shall do 1 of the following:

(a) Satisfactorily complete the credit requirement of section 1233(5) of the revised

school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1233, and hold a valid business or industry license

or credential in the specific discipline area of the assignment, if one is available.

(b) Hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college

or university.

(7) An expert substitute permit is valid for teaching in the grade levels and discipline areas

specified on the permit from the date of issuance to the end of the academic year specified

on the permit.

(8) The superintendent of public instruction may renew an expert substitute permit upon

annual application by a school district or nonpublic school and verification of 1 formal

observation leading to a comprehensive evaluation rating of effective or highly effective

in the permitted discipline area and assignment during the validity of the expert substitute

permit. If the assignment is in a non-core discipline area and the individual qualified for

an initial expert substitute permit under only subrule (6)(a) of this rule, the business or

industry license or credential, if available, must be valid at the time of the application for

renewal unless the individual holds a bachelor’s or higher degree at the time of the

application for renewal.

R 390.1151 Approved teacher preparation providers and programs.

Rule 51. (1) The state board approves standards for reviewing prospective teacher

preparation providers to prepare and recommend candidates for initial certification. The

superintendent of public instruction shall make recommendations to the state board for the

initial state approval of teacher preparation institutions based on state board approved

standards. This subrule does not apply to alternative route program providers approved

under section 1531i of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531i.

(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall approve programs offered by teacher

preparation institutions in accordance with state board approved standards for teacher

preparation. The superintendent of public instruction shall approve alternative route

program providers as authorized in section 1531i of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451,

MCL 380.1531i.

(3) Continued approval by the superintendent of public instruction requires that a teacher

preparation provider hold national accreditation or that a state review process recommend

approval by the superintendent of public instruction.

(4) An approved teacher preparation provider shall submit data required by the

department for a determination of its annual teacher preparation provider performance

score as approved by the superintendent of public instruction.

(5) Upon request of the superintendent of public instruction, a teacher preparation

provider shall present a report of its teacher preparation curricula and program offerings.

The programs of an approved teacher preparation provider are subject to periodic review

by the superintendent of public instruction.

R 390.1161 Standard teaching certificate and professional teaching certificate with CTE

endorsement.

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Rule 61. (1) An applicant for CTE endorsement shall meet the requirements for a standard

teaching certificate or a professional teaching certificate as described in part 2 and part 3

of these rules and shall present evidence of completing all of the following:

(a) A program with a minimum of 6 semester credit hours, or equivalent, of CTE

coursework at an institution approved by the state board for the preparation of CTE

teachers.

(b) Program requirements, as defined by the state board, for each CTE endorsement.

(c) Two years of recent and relevant experience, as defined by the superintendent of

public instruction, in the occupational area of the endorsement.

(2) A CTE endorsement is valid for teaching in the specified occupational area in an

approved CTE program, in an industrial technology education program (grades 6 to 12),

and in career pathway courses (grades 6 to 12).

R 390.1163 Standard CTE certificate.

Rule 63. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a standard CTE certificate

upon the recommendation of an approved CTE teacher preparation institution to an

applicant presenting evidence that the applicant meets all of the following requirements:

(a) Possesses a baccalaureate degree.

(b) Has a major or minor in the field of specialization in which the applicant requests

CTE certification.

(c) Has a minimum of 2 years of recent and relevant experience, as defined by the

superintendent of public instruction, in the occupational area.

(d) Passed examinations under section 1531 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451,

MCL 380.1531.

(e) Successfully completed a minimum of 6 satisfactory college semester credit hours of

professional or CTE education credit.

(2) A standard CTE certificate is valid for teaching in the occupational education field

specified on the certificate.

(3) An applicant with a standard CTE certificate may progress to the professional CTE

certificate at any time if the applicant has met the requirements of R 390.1164a.

(4) Subject to subrules (6) and (7) of this rule, if the holder of a standard CTE certificate

does not qualify for the professional CTE certificate at the expiration of the standard CTE

certificate, the superintendent of public instruction may grant a 5-year renewal of the

standard CTE certificate based upon evidence that the holder has completed, since the issue

date of the most recent certificate, any combination of education-related professional

learning hours totaling 150 hours.

(5) A teacher may obtain additional 5-year renewals of a standard CTE certificate under

subrule (4) of this rule on or after January 1 of the year in which the certificate expires.

(6) The superintendent of public instruction may grant to a teacher who holds a standard

CTE certificate one 5-year renewal of the certificate upon submission of evidence that the

teacher earned at any time an education-related master’s or higher degree.

(7) A teacher who holds an expired standard CTE certificate but holds a valid CTE

certificate from another state is eligible for one 5-year renewal of the standard CTE

certificate.

R 390.1164a Professional CTE certificate.

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Rule 64a. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may issue a professional CTE

certificate to an applicant who presents evidence at the time of the application that the

applicant has satisfied all of the following:

(a) Met the requirements of section 1531j of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL

380.1531j.

(b) Completed the reading requirements of section 1531(4) of the revised school code,

1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1531.

(c) Earned an education-related master’s or higher degree at any time or, since the issue

date of the most recent standard CTE certificate or renewal, completed any combination of

education-related professional learning hours totaling 150 hours.

(2) A professional CTE certificate is valid for teaching in the occupational education field

specified on the certificate.

(3) An individual who meets the requirements of this rule may apply for the initial

professional CTE certificate at any time.

(4) The superintendent of public instruction may renew a professional CTE certificate that

has expired or will expire within the calendar year of application upon the applicant's

completion since the issue date of the most recent professional CTE certificate or renewal

of any combination of education-related professional learning hours totaling 150 hours.

(5) Additional hours beyond the 150 hours required under subrule (4) of this rule do not

apply toward any subsequent renewals.

(6) A teacher who holds a valid or expired Michigan professional CTE certificate and a

valid teaching certificate from another state or a valid CTE certificate from another state is

eligible for one 5-year renewal of the Michigan professional CTE certificate.

R 390.1165 Annual authorization.

Rule 65. (1) To allow a school district or nonpublic school to employ an individual in

industrial technology education, as defined by the superintendent of public instruction, or

in a CTE program who does not meet the requirements for the standard CTE certificate,

the superintendent of public instruction may, upon payment of the appropriate evaluation

fee and approval of an application, issue to the school district or nonpublic school an annual

authorization and renewals of that authorization under section 1233b(2)(b) and (5)(b) of

the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1233b.

(2) An annual authorization is valid for teaching in the occupational education field

specified on the authorization.

(3) Before applying for an annual authorization, a school district or nonpublic school shall

certify that a certified teacher with the appropriate endorsement is not available for the

assignment.

(4) An annual authorization is valid from the issue date to August 31 or the last day of

the school district’s or nonpublic school’s academic year, whichever date comes first.

(5) Unless the superintendent of public instruction grants the request of a school district

or nonpublic school for permission under section 1233b(6) of the revised school code, 1976

PA 451, MCL 380.1233b, to employ an individual for more than 10 years under this rule,

the school district or nonpublic school may apply no more than 9 times for renewal of an

annual authorization allowing employment of an individual under this rule. A request for

permission to employ an individual for more than 10 years under this must be in the form

and manner directed by the superintendent of public instruction.

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(6) Subject to subrule (8) of this rule, the superintendent of public instruction may refuse

to grant or may rescind or revoke an annual authorization for 1 of the following reasons:

(a) Fraud, material misrepresentation, or concealment or omission of fact in the

application for or the use of the annual authorization.

(b) Conviction of the individual for a crime described in section 1535a of the revised

school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1535a.

(c) Failure to meet the requirements of this rule.

(7) The superintendent of public instruction may rescind an annual authorization at the

request of the school district or nonpublic school.

(8) The superintendent of public instruction shall refuse to grant or shall revoke an annual

authorization if the criminal history of the individual for whom a school district or

nonpublic school requests the authorization includes conviction of a listed offense.

(9) A school district placing a noncertified, inappropriately certified, or unlicensed

individual in an assignment without obtaining a permit or an authorization under this code

is subject to section 163 of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1763.

R 390.1204 Notice of basis for action; notice of right to hearing; informal conference to

show compliance; referral for hearing.

Rule 104. Subject to summary suspension under section 1535a(2) or 1539b(2) of the

revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1535a and 380.1539b, all of the following

apply to action taken under R 390.1201(1)(a) or (b):

(a) Not more than 7 calendar days after receiving notice that the criminal history of an

applicant for or the holder of a teaching certificate or state board approval includes

conviction of a crime described in section 1535a or 1539b of the revised school code, 1976

PA 451, MCL 380.1535a and 380.1539b, the department shall request from the court a

certified copy of the judgment of conviction and sentence or other document regarding

disposition of the case.

(b) Upon receipt of notice of a basis for action under R 390.1201(1)(a), or not later than

10 business days after receiving documentation of a conviction under subdivision (a) of

this rule, the department shall notify the applicant for or the holder of the teaching

certificate or state board approval in writing of all of the following:

(i) Because of the conviction or because of the identified reason under R 390.1201(1)(a),

the superintendent of public instruction may deny, suspend, or revoke the teaching

certificate or state board approval.

(ii) The applicant or the holder has the right to a hearing.

(iii) If the applicant or the holder does not request a hearing within 15 business days after

receipt of notice of the right to a hearing, the superintendent of public instruction will deny

or suspend the teaching certificate or state board approval.

(iv) If the applicant or the holder requests a hearing within 15 business days after receipt

of the notice, there will be an informal conference to show compliance.

(c) The notice under subdivision (b) of this rule must include a copy of applicable statutes

and rules.

(d) Not later than 15 business days after receipt of the notice under subdivision (b) of this

rule, the applicant for or the holder of a teaching certificate or state board approval shall

request a hearing. If the applicant or the holder does not timely request a hearing, the

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superintendent of public instruction shall deny the initial or renewed teaching certificate or

state board approval or shall suspend the teaching certificate or state board approval.

(e) If the applicant for or the holder of a teaching certificate or state board approval timely

requests a hearing under subdivision (d) of this rule, the department shall immediately

notify the applicant or the holder of the date and time of an informal conference to show

compliance. Unless otherwise agreed, the informal conference to show compliance is a

telephone conference with an authorized representative of the superintendent of public

instruction.

(f) After the informal conference to show compliance and consideration of the evidence

presented, the superintendent's designee may recommend referral of the matter to the

Michigan office of administrative hearings and rules for hearing or may recommend a

finding of compliance or a written settlement of the matter. The superintendent of public

instruction shall approve, modify, or deny a recommended finding of compliance or written

settlement.

(g) If there is no finding of compliance or written settlement of the matter following the

informal conference to show compliance, the department shall refer the case to the

Michigan office of administrative hearings and rules for hearing.

R 390.1216 Action by superintendent of public instruction on proposal for decision.

Rule 116. (1) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt, modify, or reverse a

proposal for decision of the Michigan office of administrative hearings and rules or may

remand a case to the Michigan office of administrative hearings and rules for further

proceedings.

(2) A party shall not directly or indirectly communicate with the superintendent of

public instruction or individuals involved in the review of a proposal for decision regarding

issues of fact or law except on notice and opportunity for all parties to participate, unless

provided by law.