Department of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Administrative Rules for School Social Worker Certification Code
Rule Set 2023-78 ED
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
01:00 PM
The Department of Education will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed
changes to the School Social Worker Certification Code rule set.
The general purpose of the proposed School Social Worker Certification Code rules is to provide a
pathway into the profession, along with temporary staffing options, by replacing the system of approval of
school social workers with a certification and permit process for these educators who provide social work
services to students with disabilities in accordance with individualized education programs requiring
those services. The new process will be similar to the process in place for other professional educators.
By authority conferred on the superintendent of public instruction by sections 1701 and 1703 of the
revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1701 and 380.1703, and Executive Reorganization Order
1996-7, MCL 388.994.
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or
electronic mail at the following email address: MDE-EducatorHelp@Michigan.gov.
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the
following addresses until 4/19/2024 at 05:00PM.
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Department of Education Office of Educator Excellence 608 W. Allegan Avenue P.O. Box 30008 Lansing,
MI 48933
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 517-241-1235 to make
arrangements.