Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation institutions; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531e.

This bill requires Michigan teacher preparation programs to include specific training on dyslexia and the science of reading by September 2027. Starting that date, the state will not approve or will revoke approval for any teacher training program unless it covers instruction on dyslexia characteristics, reading comprehension issues, and evidence-based teaching methods grounded in structured literacy. Programs preparing teachers for math or science certifications must also ensure their curricula were developed with input from professors specializing in those subjects. The legislation defines key terms like "dyslexia" and "evidence-based" to ensure clarity and sets up a waiver process for programs that do not initially meet these new requirements.