What does Preamble of HR 7890 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It aims to exclude certain instructional approaches from comprehensive literacy instruction. The bill intends to prioritize funds for evidence-based literacy instruction and supports aligned to the science of reading.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7890 do?

This bill is formally titled the Science of Reading Act of 2026.

What does PROMOTING READING INSTRUCTION ALIGNED TO SCIENCE OF READING. of HR 7890 do?

This section amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to promote reading instruction aligned with the 'science of reading'. It defines 'science of reading' as an interdisciplinary body of evidence-based research encompassing phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. The definition of 'science of reading' explicitly excludes the use of a 'three-cueing model'. The 'three-cueing model' is defined as an instructional approach relying primarily on context, pictures, or syntax for word recognition, or teaching visual memory as the primary basis for word recognition. State applications for Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants must now describe how their literacy instruction plans align with the science of reading. Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants and subgrants will prioritize those aligned to the science of reading. Amendments are made to subgrant priorities for birth through kindergarten entry and kindergarten through grade 12 programs, requiring alignment with the science of reading.

What does GENERAL PROVISIONS. of HR 7890 do?

This Act applies to funds awarded under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The Act's application begins on the date of its enactment. The Act does not limit or alter rights, protections, or individualized instructional requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Act prevents federal officers or employees from mandating specific instructional content, academic standards, assessments, curricula, or programs of instruction for states, local educational agencies, or schools.

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Science of Reading Act of 2026 — HR. 7890

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prioritize literacy instruction aligned with the 'science of reading,' defined as an interdisciplinary body of evidence-based research excluding the 'three-cueing model'.
State literacy plans seeking Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants must demonstrate alignment with the science of reading, and grant funding will prioritize programs that adhere to this approach.
The bill prevents federal intervention in state decisions regarding instructional content, academic standards, and curricula, while preserving existing protections for students with disabilities.

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