Michigan SB0376 amends education law to enhance reading instruction for grades K-3, focusing on evidence-based methods and screening for dyslexia.
Michigan SB0376 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to improve reading instruction and support for pupils in grades K-3. It mandates that reading instruction and curriculum materials be evidence-based, emphasizing foundational reading skills such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary. The bill requires schools to screen pupils for dyslexia and reading deficiencies, providing targeted interventions for those identified. It also outlines procedures for retaining pupils in grade 3 if they do not meet reading proficiency, with provisions for good cause exemptions.
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