HB5081Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Kathy Schmaltz, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Referred To Committee On Education
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #229 · June 18, 2026
66
Yes
40
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
106 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Carter | 1 | No |
| Tullio Liberati | 2 | Yes |
| Alabas Farhat | 3 | Yes |
| Natalie Price | 6 | No |
| Tonya Myers Phillips | 7 | No |
| Helena Scott | 8 | No |
| Joseph Tate | 9 | Yes |
| Veronica Paiz | 10 | No |
| Donavan McKinney | 11 | No |
| Kimberly Edwards | 12 | No |
Bill history
Introduced By Representative Rep. Kathy Schmaltz
Read A First Time
Referred To Committee On Education And Workforce
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/26/2025
Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment
Referred To Second Reading
Read A Second Time
Substitute (h-1) Adopted
Placed On Third Reading
Read A Third Time
Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #229 Yeas 66 Nays 40 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Transmitted
Passed By House With Immediate Effect
Referred To Committee On Education
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