Education: school districts; requirements related to the retention of certain grade 3 pupils; provide for. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).
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Overview
This bill focuses on improving reading skills for third-grade students in Michigan. It requires school districts to implement strategies to ensure more students achieve proficiency in English language arts, particularly in reading. The bill outlines requirements for screening and progress monitoring assessments, literacy coaches, and evidence-based instruction, with a strong emphasis on the science of reading and addressing dyslexia. It also establishes a framework for retaining students in third grade who are not reading proficiently and provides guidance on supporting English language learners.
Key provisions
- Requires school districts to approve and use valid and reliable screening and progress-monitoring reading assessments.
- Establishes a role for district-identified literacy coaches to provide support to teachers in implementing evidence-based reading instruction.
- Mandates the development of a literacy coach model with specific responsibilities and qualifications.
- Requires school districts to provide technical assistance related to dyslexia and implement structured literacy approaches.
- Sets requirements for providing reading intervention services, including tiered support and evidence-based curriculum.
- Establishes a process for retaining students in third grade who are not reading proficiently.
- Requires school districts to provide support for English language learners in reading, including native language support.
- Requires school districts to regularly review and update dyslexia resources.
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