How is Michigan's science-of-reading and dyslexia teacher-training bill HB 5646 moving through the Legislature?
The Michigan House on June 18, 2026 passed a K–12 literacy training package anchored by HB 5646, which requires teacher-preparation programs to include the science of reading by September 30, 2027, alongside companion measure HB 5697 that requires reading-instruction training for certain administrators. Sponsor Rep. Kelly framed the bill as a response to Michigan's literacy scores, while committee action in March adopted an H-1 substitute narrowing HB 5697's scope. The package now moves to the Senate.
AI-generated summary compiled from Citizen Portal's coverage of the bill. Officials' positions below are sourced from their own words in indexed meetings and press events.
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On How is Michigan's science-of-reading and dyslexia teacher-training bill HB 5646 moving through the Legislature
"HB 5646 isn't just a policy update, it's a long overdue rescue mission for the next generation of Michigan's workers, citizens, and leaders."
- Michigan House approves package to expand teacher training on dyslexia and the 'science of reading'June 18, 2026
- Rep. Kelly urges urgent action on literacy bill as committee adopts training requirementMarch 18, 2026
- Vice Chair Linton narrows training scope, extends compliance deadline in HB 5697 substituteMarch 18, 2026