Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).
Key claim: HB5819 proposes to amend Michigan’s existing science of reading curriculum requirements under the School Code (MCL 380.1280f).
Abstract
(HB5819 · 103rd Legislature) Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f). Latest action (2026-06-16): Referred To Committee On Education
[This finding represents 2 closely related documents issued 2026-06-10 (same source, same action). Related: legiscan:2143714:passed-chamber]
Why this matters
Science of reading requirements determine how Michigan children are taught to read in their earliest years, with direct consequences for literacy outcomes, special education referrals, and long-term academic trajectories. Amendments to Sec. 1280f change what curriculum districts must adopt and what instructional methods K-classroom teachers must use, making this a foundational policy lever for early literacy in the state.