Education

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 Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 5810: Education: school districts; implementation of the presidential fitness test; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1278e.

This bill requires Michigan school districts and public academies to administer the Presidential Fitness Test starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The law mandates that schools follow the specific guidelines and strategies outlined in a recent federal executive order. By adding a new section to the state's revised school code, the legislation ensures that all public schools operate under this standardized fitness assessment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates a standardized fitness assessment, enhancing student wellness programs and aligning schools with federal health guidelines.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports 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 Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5364: Education: other; revision to state academic standards; require approval of the legislature for. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278).

HB 5364 requires Michigan's state board of education to obtain legislative approval - via a concurrent resolution from both the state Senate and House - before revising the state's recommended academic curriculum standards. The bill directly affects school districts, the state board, and legislators by preventing changes to standards without formal legislative consent. Key provisions include prohibiting standards from including "attitudes, beliefs, or value systems" unrelated to academic learning, while maintaining existing requirements for standards covering subjects like history (including genocide education) and assessments focused solely on academic skills. The bill does not alter current standards but changes the process for future updates. It is currently pending in the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts curriculum changes by requiring legislative approval and banning non-academic content, limiting state board autonomy over standards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ 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 Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 495: Education: safety; emergency operations plan requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1308b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1308b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4141'25

SB 495 requires Michigan public schools, districts, and academies to develop and biennially review comprehensive emergency operations plans. These plans must address school violence, threats, fire, intruders, mental health training for teachers, security improvements, active violence protocols, and pupil reunification. The bill mandates that plans include specific guidelines listed in subsection (3), such as vulnerability assessments and protocols for wireless device use during emergencies. It applies directly to all public school buildings and requires collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates comprehensive safety plans including violence protocols, mental health training, and security improvements, strengthening school safety infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed both · Michigan · House Jan 14, 2026

HB 5049: Health: pharmaceuticals; administration of epinephrine; modify. Amends sec. 1179a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1179a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5054'25, HB 5050'25, HB 5051'25, HB 5052'25, HB 5053'25

HB 5049 requires Michigan public schools to ensure trained staff can administer epinephrine auto-injectors during allergic emergencies. Schools with 10+ staff must have at least two trained employees (or one for smaller schools), and all schools must maintain at least two epinephrine auto-injectors. The bill mandates school policies for safe administration (by nurses or trained staff), reporting of all epinephrine uses to the state, and allows school districts to seek state reimbursement for unfunded costs. It directly affects all public K-12 schools in Michigan and students with severe allergies. The bill is tied to five companion bills (HB 5050-5054) that must also pass.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates epinephrine training and equipment in schools, enhancing student safety and supporting educational environment protection within K-12 operations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school staff training and epinephrine availability for allergic emergencies, directly improving emergency health access and public health response in schools.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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