H.R.7890

Science of Reading Act of 2026

Introduced·3/12/26

The Science of Reading Act of 2026 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to exclude certain instructional approaches from.

The Science of Reading Act of 2026 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to exclude certain instructional approaches from comprehensive literacy instruction, specifically those that use meaning drawn from context, pictures, or syntax as the primary basis for teaching word recognition or teach visual memory as the primary basis for word recognition. It prioritizes funds for evidence-based literacy instruction and supports aligned with the science of reading, which includes instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing.

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Jun 29

House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-717.

Jun 29

House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 623.

Mar 17

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held