Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation programs; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531l.
This bill would require Michigan teacher preparation programs to mandate specific literacy training for all participants by September 2027. The legislation adds new requirements to the state's school code, making completion of LETRS training and comprehensive knowledge of the science of reading mandatory for graduation from these programs. Specifically, all individuals in teacher preparation programs must complete LETRS training, and those who teach literacy or reading methods courses must also demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of reading science. The bill applies to both traditional teacher preparation programs and alternative teaching programs, with the state department responsible for enforcing these new approval standards.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
Signed Jul 29, 2026
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Substitute (H-2) - 2
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House Concurred Bill
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted to standardize the header and remove internal tracking codes, while the core legal content regarding teacher certification requirements remained substantively unchanged. The legislation mandates that starting September 30, 2027, teacher preparation programs must include specific training on the science of reading and literacy components to issue teaching certificates.
Scope change
No change in the bill's scope or applicability; the legal requirements for teacher certification and program content remain identical to the previous version.
TECHNICAL
The document header was standardized to remove 'Substitute' and internal tracking codes like 'AIS' and page numbers, resulting in a cleaner final version.
A minor typo in the enacting clause was corrected, changing 'peoplE' to 'people'.
Line breaks and paragraph spacing were adjusted to improve readability, but the legal text and meaning were preserved.
Floor votes · Senate Jul 3, 2026 · House Jun 18, 2026
How they voted
20–3
Passed
Total votes 23
Jul 3, 2026
D
Democratic12
83% Yea
R
Republican11
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
31
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Jul 29, 2026
Introduced
filed with Secretary of State 07/21/2026 02:32 PM
lower
Jul 29, 2026
Signed into law
approved by the Governor 07/21/2026 01:52 PM
lower
Jul 3, 2026
Introduced
returned from Senate without amendment with immediate effect and full title
lower
Jul 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 209 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Jul 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Jul 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
upper
Jun 23, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
upper
Jun 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Jun 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #230 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
lower
Jun 17, 2026
Introduced
title amended
lower
Jun 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-2) adopted
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Jun 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Education and Workforce
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Tim Kelly
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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