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 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  
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.  
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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