Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5081: Education: special education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require each school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1253.

Passed one chamber Last action June 23, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Plain-language summary

HB 5081 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on September 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education: special education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require each school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1253. Primary sponsor: Kathy Schmaltz (Republican). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kathy Schmaltz (Republican). 29 co-sponsors.