What does Preamble of Science of Reading Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends 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 to promote evidence-based literacy instruction and supports aligned to the science of reading.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Science of Reading Act of 2026 do?

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

What does PROMOTING READING INSTRUCTION ALIGNED TO THE SCIENCE OF of Science of Reading Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to promote reading instruction aligned to 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 that relies primarily on context, pictures, or syntax for word recognition, or teaches 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 provisions for birth through kindergarten entry and kindergarten through grade 12, prioritizing alignment with the science of reading.

What does GENERAL PROVISIONS. of Science of Reading Act of 2026 do?

This Act applies to funds awarded under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, starting on the date of its enactment. The Act does not intend to limit or alter rights and protections 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

Last updated: 6/29/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

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This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prioritize literacy instruction aligned with the 'science of reading,' which excludes the 'three-cueing model' and encompasses areas like phonics and vocabulary.
State applications for literacy grants must demonstrate alignment with the 'science of reading,' and grant funding will be prioritized for programs that adhere to this approach.
The Act prohibits federal mandates of specific instructional content or programs for states and local schools, while preserving existing rights and protections for individuals with disabilities.

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