Department of Education  
Superintendent of Public Instruction  
Administrative Rules for Teacher Certification Code  
Rule Set 2023-79 ED  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Tuesday, April 9, 2024  
01:00 PM  
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Michigan Library & Historical Center, 1st Floor Forum or http://tinyurl.com/5cpy55vu  
702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48915 or http://tinyurl.com/5cpy55vu  
The Department of Education will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on proposed changes to the  
Teacher Certification Code rule set.  
The general purposes of the proposed Teacher Certification Code rules are to incorporate the concept of  
appropriate placement; to align the rules with the new certification structure; to integrate career and technical  
education certificates into the general certification structure; to provide benefits for members of the military,  
veterans, and their dependents; to update permit requirements; to provide procedures for the denial, rescission,  
reinstatement, and removal of suspension of teaching certificates; to add clarity and flexibility; and to update  
definitions.  
Online Public Written Comment Tool: https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73asZyiBl1OCezk  
By authority conferred on the superintendent of public instruction by section 1 of article I of 1937 (Ex. Sess.) PA  
4, MCL 38.71, and sections 1157, 1531, 1531i, 1535a, and 1539b of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451,  
MCL 380.1157, 380.1531, 380.1531i, 380.1535a, and 380.1539b, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos.  
1996-6 and 1996-7, MCL 388.993 and 388.994.  
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are  
published on the State of Michigan's website at http://www.michigan.gov/ARD and in the 4/1/2024 issue of the  
Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or email at the following email  
address: [email protected].  
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by email at the following addresses  
until 4/19/2024 at 05:00 PM:  
Include in subject line: "Rule set 2023-79 ED."  
Department of Education Office of Educator Excellence 608 W. Allegan Avenue P.O. Box 30008 Lansing, MI  
48933  
MDE-EducatorHelp@Michigan.gov  
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.  
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