MI SB0380

Requires school districts and public school academies to screen all students in kindergarten through grade 3 for dyslexia characteristics and decoding difficulties using reliable and valid universal screening assessments by the 2024-2025 school year, with screening occurring at least 3 times per year.

Mandates screening for grades 4-12 students who demonstrate specific indicators such as avoidance of reading, effortful reading, comprehension difficulties, spelling problems, or low performance on English language arts or standardized assessments.

Requires schools to provide multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) with three distinct tiers of instruction emphasizing code emphasis and science of reading approaches, including specialized tier 2 and tier 3 interventions for students identified through screening.

Directs the Department of Education to develop dyslexia expertise and technical assistance resources, update approved reading assessment systems by August 1, 2024, and ensure school personnel receive professional learning on dyslexia by the 2026-2027 school year.

Requires written notification to parents within 30 days if a student needs tier 2 support or an individual reading improvement plan, and specifies that English language learners receive one year of English language development before screening unless a multidisciplinary team recommends otherwise.