3rd Grade Reading Law

In 2016, the Michigan Legislature passed a law that requires schools to identify learners who are struggling with reading and writing and to provide additional help. In 2023, new legislation was passed that removed the retention portion of the law. This is good news as there is an abundance of research that indicates that retention has a negative influence on student achievement. However, schools are still responsible for tracking interventions and recording progress for those students who need additional support to meet necessary benchmarks. 

MDE Read by Grade 3 Resources

Facts for Families

Individualized Reading Improvement Plans

Michigan's Individualized Reading Improvement Plans were designed to ensure students below on benchmark reading assessments were put on a plan to help them achieve benchmark status. All students who are below on benchmark reading assessments need to be given a diagnostic screener in their area of need and and IRIP created for them. The IRIP should include student goals, interventions and records of progress monitoring tools. Parents need to be given a copy of the document and At-Home Reading Plans need to be distributed. Districts can create their own IRIPs and At-Home Reading Plans.  Feel free to use our IRIP as a template, make a copy, and customize for your school! 

Read at Home Plans

Plans for K-3 students to be implemented at home.