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Right to Read Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2889| House 
| Updated: 4/26/2023
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (49)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Right to Read Act of 2023 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 be used to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools in recruiting, hiring, and retaining state-certified school librarians. Further, the bill authorizes states and LEAs to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for programs and activities that promote the development of digital literacy and information literacy skills. The Department of Education (ED) must direct the National Center for Education Statistics to biennially collect data on school libraries. ED must require an assurance from each state and LEA receiving certain funds confirming that it will (1) protect the First Amendment rights of students in school libraries, and (2) provide equal protection in the conduct of school libraries in compliance with the requirements of the Fourteenth Amendment and nondiscrimination laws. The bill also provides liability protection to teachers, school librarians, school leaders, paraprofessionals, and other staff for actions that conform with state or local policies regarding the right to read.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9056
Right to Read Act of 2022
Apr 26, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1307
Introduced in Senate
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9056
    Right to Read Act of 2022


  • April 26, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1307
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-1307: Right to Read Act of 2023

Right to Read Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2889| House 
| Updated: 4/26/2023
Right to Read Act of 2023 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 be used to assist local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools in recruiting, hiring, and retaining state-certified school librarians. Further, the bill authorizes states and LEAs to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for programs and activities that promote the development of digital literacy and information literacy skills. The Department of Education (ED) must direct the National Center for Education Statistics to biennially collect data on school libraries. ED must require an assurance from each state and LEA receiving certain funds confirming that it will (1) protect the First Amendment rights of students in school libraries, and (2) provide equal protection in the conduct of school libraries in compliance with the requirements of the Fourteenth Amendment and nondiscrimination laws. The bill also provides liability protection to teachers, school librarians, school leaders, paraprofessionals, and other staff for actions that conform with state or local policies regarding the right to read.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9056
Right to Read Act of 2022
Apr 26, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1307
Introduced in Senate
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9056
    Right to Read Act of 2022


  • April 26, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1307
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (49)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-1307: Right to Read Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted