HB5819

Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Michigan HB5819 modifies education curriculum to implement science of reading requirements.

Michigan HB5819 amends the education curriculum to incorporate science of reading requirements. It mandates that school districts and public school academies screen pupils in grades K to 3 for reading deficiencies within the first 30 school days. For pupils identified with reading deficiencies, an individual reading improvement plan must be developed and reviewed annually. The bill emphasizes evidence-based reading interventions grounded in the science of reading and principles of structured literacy.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 56–50 · Jun 10
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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50 Nay

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Calendar

May 20

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

May 13

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

History

Jun 16

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 16

Senate

Referred To Committee On Education

Jun 10

House

Read A Third Time