Bills · HR 6440
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6440Education
Right to Read Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to establish a consistent national framework for quality reading education and access to library resources in schools. If it becomes law, it would compel states and local districts to prioritize school libraries and literacy programs, especially for underserved student populations, by making these components essential to their federal education planning. This could lead to increased funding, more qualified library staff, and a wider array of diverse reading materials for students, potentially enhancing reading skills and nurturing a lifelong interest in reading.
Without this legislation, decisions regarding school library staffing, resources, and literacy support often remain solely at the discretion of individual states or local districts, which can result in significant variations in access and quality. This bill aims to create a more uniform standard and direct federal resources and oversight toward ensuring all students have foundational reading opportunities, addressing current concerns about literacy rates and equitable access to educational resources across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines what an "effective school library" is, including requirements for state-certified librarians, sufficient resources, facilities, and staff development.
This sets a national benchmark for school library quality, encouraging states and districts to invest in comprehensive library services.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a "right to read" for all students, encompassing access to evidence-based reading instruction, effective school libraries, family literacy support, and diverse materials.
This aims to ensure a holistic approach to literacy, recognizing that reading involves more than just classroom instruction.
PROVISION 03
Requires state education plans to explain how they will prevent low-income, minority, disabled, and English learner students from disproportionately lacking access to effective school libraries.
This directly addresses equity issues in education, aiming to close resource gaps for vulnerable student populations.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that local school district plans detail how they will support and improve effective school libraries and implement policies to protect the right to read.
This places accountability on local districts to actively work towards improving library access and literacy support for their students.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $500 million annually for five years for one literacy grant program (section 2222) and $100 million annually for five years for another (section 2226).
This provides significant federal funding specifically dedicated to improving literacy education and potentially supporting school libraries.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6440
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6440Education
Right to Read Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
33
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