K-12 Literacy and Dyslexia Laws Resources

• Public Act 146 Law
• Public Act 147 Law

(formerly Read by Grade Three Law)

District Resources

• Public Acts 146 and 147 FAQs
• Public Acts 146 and 147 Webinar Recording
• Public Acts 146 and 147 Overview Webinar Slides
• Section 35m and Public Act 146 of 2024 Comparison
• Section 35m and Public Act 146 of 2024 Comparison Webinar
• Section 35m and Public Act 146 of 2024 Timeline
• Section 35m and Public Act 146 of 2024 Timeline Webinar
• Michigan Dyslexia Handbook: A Guide to Accelerating Learner Outcomes in Life
• Michigan Dyslexia Handbook Order Form

Family/Community Resources

• Public Act 146 Parent Letters:
  • English
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
• Public Act 146 / Individualized Reading Improvement Plan (IRIP)

Literacy Assessments

• K-3 Screening & Progress Monitoring Assessments List

In January 2026, MDE will open an additional K-3 screening and progress monitoring assessment Request for Submission (RFS) that will remain open until September 30, 2026. MDE will conduct reviews of submissions and update the list using the following schedule:

Coaching in Michigan

• MDE Expanded PA 146 Coaching Model  (coming soon)

Literacy Instruction and Materials

• Science of Reading: Defining Guide [The Reading League]
• MDE Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Practice Profile
• Reading-Tiered Fidelity Inventory (R-TFI) [MiMTSS Technical Assistance Center]
• Intensifying Literacy Instruction: Essential Practices
• February 16, 2023, MDE Memo: Guidance on Reviewing, Selecting, and Implementing High-Quality Instructional Literacy Materials
  • Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines [The Reading League]
  • Review Tools [EdReports]
  • ESSA Level Evidence Worksheet
  • Rubric for Evaluating Reading/Language Arts Instructional Materials for Kindergarten to Grade 5 [Institute of Educational Sciences]
• Evidence-based Tier-1, Class-wide Elementary Reading Curricula

In March 2026, MDE will open an evidence-based Tier 1, class-wide elementary reading curricula RFS that will remain open until September 30, 2026. MDE will conduct reviews of submissions and update the lists using the following schedule:

PA 146 Vendor Resources

All Requests for Submissions must be received between 5:00pm EST on September 17, 2025, and 11:59pm EST on October 6, 2025. The resources posted below are designed to assist with the submission process.

Screening and Progress Monitoring Assessments

• Vendor K-3 Assessment Request for Submissions
• Vendor K-3 Glossary and Resources
• Vendor 4-12 Assessment Request for Submissions
• Vendor 4-12 Glossary and Resources
• Vendor Assessment Request for Submissions Application Guidance Video
• Vendor Assessment Request for Submissions FAQ

Tier 1 K-5 Reading Curriculum and Materials

• Vendor Curriculum Materials Request for Submissions  Updated 10/3/25
• Vendor Curriculum Materials Glossary and Resources
• Vendor Curriculum Materials Request for Submissions Application Guidance Video
• Vendor Curriculum Materials Request for Submissions FAQ