Michigan law requires substitute teachers to have completed 90 college credit hours. But many districts go beyond those requirements, opting only to take on people with a teaching certificate.

The qualification process to get a substitute-teaching license varies by state, but here are some general guidelines: You typically must have at least a B.A. degree or 60 semester hours from an ...

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Michigan lawmakers are considering a change to the requirements for substitute teachers in order to address the shortage of substitutes.