MI SB0567

Requires school districts and public school academies to screen students in grades K-3 for dyslexia and reading difficulties using valid, reliable universal screening assessments beginning in the 2027-2028 school year.

Mandates approval of at least 3 valid reading screening and progress-monitoring assessments by the department, considering factors like minimal instructional time impact and integration with instructional support.

Establishes literacy coach model requiring coaches to support teachers in evidence-based reading instruction, assessment administration, differentiated instruction, and data analysis, with requirements for bachelor's degree and advanced coursework in reading by 2027-2028.

Requires individualized reading improvement plans for students with reading deficiency, including evidence-based intervention services aligned with "science of reading" methods and structured literacy principles, with specific focus on decoding and word recognition.

Directs department to develop dyslexia expertise, publish evidence-based reading curricula aligned with science of reading, and provide technical assistance to schools by specified dates (January 1, 2026 and September 1, 2026).