The Science of Reading Act of 2026 (H.R. 7890), authored by Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN), was passed by the House Education and Workforce Committee with bipartisan support. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) by adding a definition of the “science of reading” to ESEA’s Comprehensive Literacy Instruction program and specifies that “three-cueing” is prohibited as an instructional approach. The bill prioritizes funding to support evidence-based literacy practices known to support the essential components of skilled reading, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing. The bill has been referred to the House Rules Committee. To date, there is no Senate companion bill.
White House Sends Budget to Congress, Eliminates Preschool and Other Special Ed Funding
On Friday, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request to inform Congress’ work on annual appropriations. The Administration’s budget proposes funding levels for education, justice, health, and other federal programs, which will be negotiated by...
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