MI SB0727

Establishes a process for individuals to earn an interim teaching certificate that qualifies them to teach in Michigan public schools and work toward a full Michigan teaching certificate through an alternative certification pathway.

Requires alternative teaching programs to provide at least 12 college credit hours of intensive training covering child development, family and community relationships, diverse learners, instructional strategies, and field-based classroom experience.

Mandates that participants hold a bachelor's, master's, doctorate, or professional degree from a regionally accredited college or university and pass subject area examinations for each certification subject.

Allows individuals with interim teaching certificates to be employed in public schools if their district provides intensive observation and coaching, and the individual demonstrates satisfactory progress toward full certification requirements over 3 years.

Prohibits interim teaching certificates for special education and requires the superintendent of public instruction to develop implementation rules and standards for awarding full Michigan teaching certificates after satisfactory 3-year performance.