There is a shortage of teachers in Michigan. There are also veterans looking for jobs. To possibly help both situations, State Representative Andrew Beeler, a Port Huron Republican testified before the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security.
Beeler presented a plan to make it easier for qualified veterans to get a teaching certificate.
The bill would allow United States veterans to get teaching certificates more quickly if they have instructional experience in the military. Honorably discharged veterans with both a bachelor’s degree and military certification to train service members could be eligible for taking a subject area test to gain teaching credentials.
Beeler said, “The goal here is to help veterans with the requisite experience move past some of the red tape involved in earning a teaching certificate in order to expedite them getting into the classroom. By helping veterans translate their military training experience into civilian terms, we can make Michigan a more attractive place to move for transitioning service members.”
House Bill 4913 is under consideration by the Committee.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
