September 19, 2012, Introduced by Rep. Shirkey and referred to the Committee on Education.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled
"The revised school code,"
(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding sections 1527a and 1531j.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1527a. For teachers for whom it is appropriate, the board
of a school district or intermediate school district or board of
directors of a public school academy is encouraged to include as
part of its continuing education for a teacher the participation by
the teacher in an internship or short-term work assignment with a
business enterprise that specializes in innovative technology,
engineering, or manufacturing.
Sec. 1531j. For teachers for whom it is appropriate, the
superintendent of public instruction shall revise the rules
concerning teacher certification as necessary to allow a teacher to
receive credit toward continuing education requirements for teacher
certification for participation by the teacher in an internship or
short-term work assignment with a business enterprise that
specializes in innovative technology, engineering, or
manufacturing.