Creates federal disaster relief program to help schools reopen after hurricanes, floods, and other emergencies
The READ Act would create a new federal program giving money to states to help public and private schools get back up and running after major disasters. States would distribute the aid to schools for things like replacing damaged computers, renting temporary classrooms, and fixing facilities. The program would set aside $200 million per year from 2026 to 2030.
The Department of Education would be authorized to make payments to state education agencies, which would then provide immediate services or assistance to local school districts and private schools in areas where a major disaster or emergency has been declared, with specific guidelines for eligibility, use of funds, and coordination with other aid.
HR 7262 · 119th Congress · January 27, 2026 · AI Summary by claude-sonnet-4-20250514 · 10/10
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