Education

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5819: Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).

This bill modifies Michigan's school code to strengthen reading instruction by requiring the state education department to approve specific screening assessments and develop a formal literacy coach model. The legislation mandates that literacy coaches support teachers in using evidence-based strategies for decoding and word recognition while explicitly prohibiting them from performing administrative duties or holding regular classroom teaching assignments. Additionally, the bill directs the department to provide technical assistance on Individual Reading Improvement Plans, establish dyslexia expertise by September 2025, and update dyslexia resource guides every five years. These changes directly affect school districts, public school academies, and educators by setting new standards for reading assessment, intervention, and professional support roles.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens reading instruction, mandates evidence-based strategies, and creates a dedicated literacy coach model to support teachers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5820: Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1531e of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531e).

This bill requires teacher preparation programs in Michigan to include specific training on the science of reading and dyslexia by September 2027. Programs preparing educators for reading, language arts, special education, or school psychology roles must teach evidence-based methods grounded in structured literacy for students with dyslexia and for the general student population. The legislation also mandates that all teacher training programs cover the characteristics of dyslexia, its secondary effects on learning and behavior, and how to use multi-tiered support systems in classrooms. If a program does not focus on these specific subject areas, the state department may grant a waiver for some requirements, provided the waiver is reviewed every two years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates teacher training on evidence-based reading methods to improve student outcomes and support educators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 5520: Education: elementary; grade 3 reading requirements; provide for. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).

HB 5520 requires Michigan's Department of Education to approve 3+ reading assessments for schools that minimize instructional time loss and provide timely results. It mandates school districts to implement literacy coaches by 2027 who support teachers in evidence-based reading instruction, data analysis, and intervention for struggling readers in grades K-3. The bill also directs the department to develop dyslexia expertise, provide professional learning on structured literacy, and update the Michigan Dyslexia Handbook every 5 years. These provisions directly affect school districts, K-3 teachers, students needing reading support, and parents through improved reading instruction and assessment practices. The bill focuses on systemic changes to address reading deficiencies using research-backed methods.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates literacy coaches, evidence-based reading instruction, dyslexia expertise, and professional learning - directly strengthening K-3 literacy support and teacher capacity per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5874: Taxation: state real estate transfer; state real estate transfer tax; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 330 (MCL 207.521 - 207.537).

This bill repeals Michigan's state real estate transfer tax, which previously applied to the sale of property. It includes a provision to ensure that any resulting loss in state revenue is compensated by transferring funds from the state general fund to the school aid fund. The law will only take effect if a separate companion bill, HB 5880, is also passed.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals a state tax, reducing government revenue and limiting fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly transfers funds from the state general fund to the school aid fund to compensate for revenue loss, directly increasing education funding.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5873: Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; eliminate. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 - 211.906). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26

This bill repeals Michigan's 1993 State Education Tax Act, which previously imposed a tax on property owners to fund public schools. The legislation is contingent upon the simultaneous passage of a companion bill (HB 5880) that mandates the state to use general funds to fully replace any revenue lost from eliminating the tax. If enacted, the change would remove the specific tax requirement while ensuring that school funding levels remain unchanged through state appropriation. The law is scheduled to take effect 90 days after it is signed into law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals a property tax to fund education, which restricts the state's ability to levy this specific tax, aligning with the 'oppose' indicator for limiting tax collection.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eliminates a specific property tax while mandating full replacement funding via state appropriations to maintain school funding levels.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 5032: School aid: conditions; use of school aid funds for special elections; prohibit Amends sec. 1361 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1361).

HB 5032 amends Michigan's Revised School Code to prohibit using state school aid funds for special elections. It directly affects school districts and local governments that receive state school aid, preventing them from allocating those funds toward special election costs. The bill specifically amends Section 1361 of the School Code (MCL 380.1361) to add this restriction. This change clarifies that school aid funds must be used solely for educational purposes, not for election-related expenses.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits school aid funds from special elections, restricting budget allocation for non-educational purposes per MCL 380.1361 amendment.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents diversion of school aid funds to election costs, ensuring funds remain exclusively for educational purposes per the bill's amendment to MCL 380.1361.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4576: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4576 is the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations bill for the Michigan Department of Education. It authorizes specific funding levels for the department's operations and programs during the upcoming state fiscal year. The bill passed the House on June 11, 2025, with 56 ayes, 53 noes, and 1 excused. As a procedural appropriations act, it establishes the legal funding framework but does not detail specific programs or spending items beyond the authorized amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly funds Michigan Department of Education operations via FY2025-26 appropriations, advancing public education budgeting as an essential state service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriations bill authorizes specific funding levels for Michigan Department of Education, establishing legal funding framework for educational programs and operations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 17, 2025

HB 4369: Education: meals; certain substances served in school foods; prohibit. Amends 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1101 - 289.8111) by adding sec. 7134.

HB 4369 bans specific substances from being served in school meals under Michigan's education food laws. It directly affects school food programs by prohibiting these substances in meals provided to students. The bill amends Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 289.1101-289.8111 by adding Section 7134, which establishes the ban. This is a concrete policy change to regulate school food content, with no additional context provided on the specific substances or implementation details.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans harmful substances in school meals, promoting student health and safety within educational environment per MCL amendments.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2025

HB 4580: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amend secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

HB 4580 allocates funding for Michigan's public universities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It amends specific sections of Michigan law (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841) to establish the budget for higher education institutions. The bill directly affects public universities by providing their state funding for the upcoming fiscal year. It passed the House with strong support (56-41) and is now moving to the appropriations committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for public universities, directly increasing higher education appropriations in the 2025-2026 budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funding for Michigan public universities in FY2025-2026, directly advancing higher education funding through legislative budget amendments.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2025

HB 4579: Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).

HB 4579 allocates state funding to Michigan community colleges for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It amends sections of existing law (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1806) to establish specific budget amounts for college operations. This directly affects all public community colleges in Michigan, which will use these funds for essential expenses like staff salaries, classroom resources, and facility maintenance during the 2025-2026 budget cycle.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding to community colleges for 2025-2026 operations, directly supporting public education budget allocation through specific appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding for Michigan community colleges' operations (staff, resources, maintenance) in FY2025-2026, directly advancing higher education funding and infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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