Michigan § 38.72 - “Certificated” defined.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.72 — “Certificated” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.72. “Certificated” defined.
The term "certificated" means holding a valid teaching certificate, as defined by the state board of education. For the purpose of this section, an individual is considered to be holding a valid teaching certificate if the individual has on file with his or her employing school district either an appropriate teaching certificate issued by the state board of education or, if the individual's application for a teaching certificate has not been confirmed or rejected by the state board, written evidence from the individual's teacher education college that he or she meets the requirements described in section 1535 of the school code of 1976, Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1976, being section 380.1535 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 38.72
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.72 cover?
Section 38.72 ("“Certificated” defined.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 38.72?
A common citation format is "Michigan Compiled Laws § 38.72" (Michigan). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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How does Michigan § 38.72 apply to my situation?
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