HR 6440
Right to Read Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:46 AM
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Bill overview
The Right to Read Act of 2025 aims to improve access to school libraries and literacy skills for students in elementary and secondary schools. It reauthorizes key programs that support literacy instruction and provides grants for recruiting and retaining school librarians. The bill also establishes legal protections for teachers, librarians, and staff related to their work in school libraries, ensuring First Amendment rights and equal access. Finally, it mandates data collection on school libraries to better understand and support their effectiveness.
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