118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2889Right to Read Act of 2023

To ensure that students in schools have a right to read, and for other purposes.

Education
Introduced Apr 26, 2023
Last action Apr 26, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023
Education and Workforce
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands access to school libraries and literacy skills support for elementary and secondary school students. It also outlines certain constitutional rights and liability protections related to school libraries. Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2028 (1) the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program, which provides grants to ensure high-quality instruction and effective strategies in reading and writing for children through 12th grade; and (2) the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, which provides grants to support the development of literacy skills in low-income communities. Additionally, the bill allows Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants to b...

Provisions · 8 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.