Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation programs; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531l.

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This bill changes how teaching certificates are issued in Michigan starting September 30, 2027. It requires that all teacher preparation programs include comprehensive knowledge of the "science of reading" for those who teach literacy or reading methods. This means future teachers will learn specific content about how the brain learns to read, phonics, vocabulary, and how to use assessment data to help students with reading difficulties.

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Democrat2Republican7Independent0Other0

R · PrimeTim Kelly
R · CoJason Woolford
R · CoMatthew Bierlein
R · CoDouglas Wozniak
D · CoRegina Weiss
D · CoMatt Koleszar
R · CoTom Kunse
R · CoNancy DeBoer
R · CoGina Johnsen

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