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.

This bill requires Michigan school districts and public school academies to employ at least one teacher trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to help students with dyslexia by January 1, 2027. This teacher must have at least 30 hours of initial training and receive 10 hours of additional training each year. The Orton-Gillingham approach is a multisensory teaching method for reading difficulties.

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• MI HB6291Higher education: financial aid; medical education debt stabilization for students program; establish. Amends sec. 4 of 1975 PA 222 (MCL 390.1154) & adds sec. 4b.
• MI HB5338Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.
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