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Introduced
04/26/2023
04/26/2023
In Committee
04/26/2023
04/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To ensure that students in schools have a right to read, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Right to Read Act of 2023, aims to ensure that students in schools have a right to read. It amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to define key terms like "effective school library" and "right to read," which encompasses access to appropriate reading instruction, libraries, family literacy support, diverse materials, and freedom to choose reading materials. The bill also requires changes to state and local education plans to address issues of equitable access to effective school libraries, especially for disadvantaged students. It authorizes additional funding for literacy education programs and data collection on school libraries. Finally, the bill provides liability protections for teachers, librarians, and other staff related to the right to read and requires assurances from states and local education agencies to protect students' First Amendment rights in school libraries.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (50)
Raúl Grijalva (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Jamaal Bowman (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Ed Case (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Chuy García (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jim Himes (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
David Trone (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 04/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2889/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2889/BILLS-118hr2889ih.pdf |
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