Occupations: individual licensing and registration; continuing education requirements; allow to be fulfilled with online remote learning. Amends sec. 314 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.314).
Impact
The implications of HB 4895 are significant for occupational licensing in Michigan. By enabling remote learning, the bill will likely streamline the process of obtaining and maintaining licenses in various fields. This could result in a broader range of education options available to professionals, which may ultimately enrich the skill set within different industries. Additionally, this change stands to benefit students and workers who may have previously faced barriers to access, such as geographical limitations or the need to travel for in-person classes.
Summary
House Bill 4895 seeks to amend the Occupational Code in Michigan by allowing 100% of the continuing education requirements for licensed occupations to be fulfilled through online or electronic media. This change aims to modernize the approach to continuing education, making it more accessible for individuals who require ongoing education to maintain their professional licenses. Proponents of the bill believe that this flexibility could lead to increased participation in necessary educational programs, especially for those with constraints related to travel or scheduling.
Contention
While the bill has support for its modernization efforts, there could be points of contention regarding the quality and standards of online educational programs. Critics may voice concerns about ensuring that online courses meet adequate educational standards and that they effectively prepare individuals for their professional responsibilities. As such, setting clear guidelines for online course approval by relevant boards and departments will be critical in addressing potential criticisms and ensuring that the integrity of continuing education is maintained.
Occupations: real estate; continuing education hours for real estate brokers and salespersons; revise requirements. Amends sec. 2504a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2504a).
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual review and report of occupational code licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 212a.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; department of licensing and regulatory affairs inspection requirements of barbershops and barber colleges; modify. Amends sec. 1113 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1113).
Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists; modify and require continuing education. Amends sec. 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16909) & adds sec. 16914.
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; license for refrigeration facility for storage of a dead human body and certificate of registration for a removal service for a dead human body; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding art. 18A.
Health: abortion; occupational code; revise to reflect repealed abortion laws. Amends sec. 1810 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1810). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0474'23
Occupations: architects, professional engineers, and surveyors; design builder; exempt from certain requirements of a firm. Amends sec. 2010 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2010). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0314'23
Taxation: administration; film credits; restore. Amends secs. 29, 29a, 29b & 29d of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029 et seq.) & repeals sec. 29h of 1984 PA 270 (MCL125.2029h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4908'23