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.

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.