2026 House Bill 5520

Education: elementary; grade 3 reading requirements; provide for.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146.

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House Bill No. 5520 amends Michigan's school code to require evidence-based reading instruction, universal dyslexia screening, targeted interventions, and mandatory third-grade retention for students not reading proficiently, with comprehensive supports and accountability measures for schools, educators, and parents.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Brad Paquette (R-37) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Tim Kelly (R-93), Angela Rigas (R-79), David Martin (R-68), Donni Steele (R-54), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Joseph Fox (R-101), Gregory Alexander (R-98), David Prestin (R-108), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Pat Outman (R-91), Matt Bierlein (R-97) and Doug Wozniak (R-59)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

June 3, 2026

Discharged from committee

Passed in the House 57 to 49 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote