Prior to entering politics, Kildee was a teacher at University of Detroit High School from 1954-56 and at Flint Central High School from 1956-64.
Kildee served as a member of the Michigan state house of representatives from the 81st District from 1965-74. He later served as a member of the Michigan state senate from the 29th District from 1975-77. He resigned in 1977 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
On May 2, 2007, the House considered a bill (H.R.1429), sponsored by Rep. Kildee, aimed at enhancing cognitive, social and emotional development that supports growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, physical skills and approaches to learning by reaching out to homeless, migrant, seasonal, Native American, and Native Alaskan populations.
Prior to entering politics, Kildee was a teacher at University of Detroit High School from 1954-56 and at Flint Central High School from 1956-64.
Kildee served as a member of the Michigan state house of representatives from the 81st District from 1965-1974.