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SB 567

Education: other; prescreening for dyslexia in public schools; provide for. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 21 co-sponsors

Michigan public schools must now screen all students for dyslexia risk using evidence-based tools to identify learning disabilities earlier and enable targeted reading intervention.

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Bill Summary · SB 567

Legislative bill overview

SB 567 requires Michigan public schools to implement prescreening procedures to identify students with dyslexia, amending the state's education code. The bill mandates that schools use evidence-based screening tools to detect dyslexia risk factors in students, particularly during early grades, enabling earlier intervention and specialized instruction.

Why is this important

Dyslexia is a common learning disability affecting 5-10% of students, and early identification significantly improves educational outcomes through targeted intervention. Without systematic screening, many students with dyslexia go undiagnosed until they fall substantially behind academically, making intervention more difficult and costly. This law aims to shift from reactive remediation to proactive identification, potentially reducing long-term achievement gaps.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools must fund screening tools, staff training, and assessment administration without clear state funding mechanisms specified in the summary
  • Over-identification concerns: Broad prescreening may flag students who don't have dyslexia but struggle with reading for other reasons, leading to unnecessary specialized placement
  • Instructional readiness: Schools may lack sufficient trained dyslexia specialists to actually provide evidence-based interventions for all identified students

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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