Students would gain a 'right to read' with better school libraries and new literacy funding.
Students would gain a 'right to read' under this bill, which defines what that means and requires states to ensure equitable access to effective school libraries. It would set aside $600 million each year for five years for literacy grants and protect school staff who follow 'right to read' policies. This aims to boost reading skills and library resources nationwide.
Currently, federal law doesn't explicitly define a 'right to read' or 'effective school library,' nor does it mandate specific data collection on school libraries. If this bill becomes law, it would add these definitions to federal education law and require states and local schools to include them in their plans. It would also set aside $600 million each year for five years for literacy grants and require regular data collection on school libraries.
HR 6440 · 119th Congress · December 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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