2026 House Bill 5821

Education: curriculum; adoption of elementary reading curriculum materials from department-approved list; require.

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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Overhauls Michigan's early literacy policies by mandating evidence-based reading assessments, structured literacy interventions, and comprehensive dyslexia screening and support, with strict timelines and requirements for professional development, curriculum approval, and multi-tiered interventions to improve reading proficiency for all students, especially those at risk for dyslexia.

Introduced in the House

April 16, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Rylee Linting (R-27) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. 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 with substitute H-1

June 9, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 10, 2026

Passed in the House 61 to 45 (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