Bill > S5064

This bill, the Right to Read Act of 2022, aims to ensure that all students have access to effective school libraries, evidence-based reading instruction, family literacy support, and culturally diverse reading materials. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to define key terms like "effective school library" and "right to read," and it requires state and local education agencies to address disparities in access to effective school libraries. The bill also authorizes funding for comprehensive literacy programs and innovative approaches to literacy, and it protects teachers and school librarians from liability when acting in accordance with students' right to read. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Education to collect and report data on school libraries nationwide.