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Committee refers bill letting MTTC subject-area pass substitute for educator preparation endorsement
Summary
Representative Martin told the committee House Bill 4151 would allow candidates who pass the MTTC subject-area test to be qualified to teach that subject without an additional educator-preparation program requirement.
Representative Martin presented House Bill 4151 as a measure to reduce barriers for candidates to earn subject-area endorsements. “If you pass the MTTC on the subject area, then you're qualified to teach that subject,” Martin said, summarizing the bill’s effect.
Members generally expressed support for reducing unnecessary costs and coursework. Representative Weiss said she benefited from timing changes in past policy and noted the bill would have helped some people who previously paid for extra tests and coursework.
The committee recorded support and opposition on the record (not wishing to speak): supporters included David Randalls (Oakland Schools), Beth Deshone (GLA Education Fund), and Dan Quisenberry (MAPSA). Olivia Ponte of the Michigan Department of Education filed opposition on the record.
Vice Chair Linting moved to refer House Bill 4151 to the House Committee on Rules. The clerk called the roll; the transcript records “Madam Chair, you have 10 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 passed. The motion prevails.” The bill was referred to rules for further consideration.
