2026 House Bill 5819

Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify.

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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Mandates comprehensive, evidence-based early literacy screening, intervention, and teacher support in Michigan schools, with a strong focus on dyslexia and foundational reading skills, to improve reading proficiency for all students.

Introduced in the House

April 16, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-46) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Mike Harris (R-52), Luke Meerman (R-89) and Joseph Aragona (R-60)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

May 20, 2026

Reported without amendment

June 10, 2026

Passed in the House 56 to 50 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education