HB5081

Education: special education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require each school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1253.

Chamber Passed·6/18/26

Michigan HB5081 requires each school district to employ at least one teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham principles to assist students with dyslexia.

Michigan HB5081 amends the state's education law to mandate that each school district employs at least one teacher trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach principles for assisting students with dyslexia. This multisensory teaching strategy uses sight, hearing, touch, and movement to help students connect and learn reading concepts. The bill also requires that these teachers receive at least 10 hours of professional learning annually on assisting pupils with dyslexia. The changes will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 66–40 · Jun 18
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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40 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

History

Jun 23

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 23

Senate

Referred To Committee On Education

Jun 18

House

Read A Third Time