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MI HB5081
MI HB5081Education: special education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require each school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1253.
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Introduced
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
In Committee
09/26/2025
09/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled"The revised school code,"(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1253.
AI Summary
This bill requires each school district, intermediate school district, and public school academy to employ at least one teacher trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach, a specialized teaching method for students with reading difficulties, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The Orton-Gillingham approach is a comprehensive reading instruction method that incorporates phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension through a multisensory teaching strategy that uses sight, hearing, touch, and movement to help students learn reading skills. The teacher must be specifically tasked with assisting pupils with dyslexia and must receive training that meets standards set by the International Dyslexia Association. Additionally, the bill mandates that these specialized teachers receive at least 10 hours of professional learning annually focused on supporting students with dyslexia, ensuring they remain current in their understanding and techniques for helping students with reading challenges.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (30)
Kathy Schmaltz (R)*,
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Will Bruck (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Nancy DeBoer (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R),
Rylee Linting (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Reggie Miller (D),
Jason Morgan (D),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Julie Rogers (D),
J.R. Roth (R),
Bill Schuette (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/26/2025 (on 09/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5081 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5081.htm |
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