HB5821

Education: curriculum; adoption of elementary reading curriculum materials from department-approved list; require. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Michigan HB5821 mandates elementary reading curriculum adoption from a department-approved list.

Michigan HB5821 requires the Michigan Department of Education to publish a list of evidence-based elementary reading curricula aligned with the science of reading. School districts and public school academies must select curricula from this list. The bill mandates screening for reading deficiencies and dyslexia, providing intervention services for pupils identified with these issues. It also requires the development of individual reading improvement plans for affected pupils, ensuring they receive targeted support to achieve reading proficiency.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 61–45 · Jun 10
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

61 Yea

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45 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