Legislators Support OPTIMISE!

Michigan legislators praised the teachers and administrators who are advancing the profession. Reducing existing teacher challenges, attracting more skilled professionals, and reducing barriers to becoming a teacher drew high praise during the hearing.
 
Michigan’s leading education organizations and hundreds of teachers are OPTIMISE’s leaders of transformation! 

Legislative Hearing: House Appropriations Subcommittee 

Michigan Legislators Review the OPTIMISE program and its public education progress. 

State Rep. Carol Glanville and State Rep. Phil Skaggs

Michigan Legislators Advancing Special Educators and Individuals with Disabilities

State Representative Erin Byrnes Interview

Michigan legislators advancing special-educators and students.

Advancing Michigan’s K-12 Teachers and Students

Senator Anthony explains improvements to special and general education.

Michigan Team Advocating for Special Educator Shortage Funding

On Aug. 1, 2024, a team of Michigan special educators addressed the educator shortage and funding with Congressional leadership during the Special Education Legislative Summit in Washington DC. 

The Michigan team was part of 225 attendees, coming from around the country to the event hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children and the Council of Administrators of Special Education.

Congressional discussions included mental health needs, staff shortages, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funding levels.

Members of Congress were urged to cosponsor three bills to strengthen the educator pipeline. 

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Important Bills to Address SE Shortage