DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Filed with the secretary of state on May 20, 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 the authority of the superintendent of public instruction under sections 1701 and

1703 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1701 and 380.1703, and

Executive Reorganization Order No. 1996-7, MCL 388.994)

R 340.1795 of the Michigan Administrative Code is amended, as follows:

R 340.1795 Early childhood special education teachers; special requirements.

Rule 95. (1) An early childhood special education teacher for young children with

disabilities or developmental delay shall possess 1 or more of the following:

(a) Endorsements in both special education and early childhood education.

(b) A major or minor in early childhood education or child growth and development

and a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a special education endorsement with full

approval from the department.

(2) Full approval as a teacher of preprimary impaired children is full approval as an

early childhood special education teacher if the teacher possesses a valid Michigan

teaching certificate.

May 15, 2020