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Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ)

Right to Read Act of 2025

H.R. 6440 · House bill Education

A Democratic bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors · See all 33 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Right to Read Act of 2025" aims to ensure students have access to effective school libraries and diverse reading materials. The bill defines an "effective school library" as one staffed by State-certified librarians who support digital and information literacy. It updates the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to include specific requirements for state and local educational agency plans regarding library access. The legislation also authorizes significant funding for literacy education and the recruitment of certified librarians. Additionally, it establishes a biennial data collection process to monitor school library facilities and staffing. Finally, the bill includes provisions for liability protections and the protection of constitutional rights within school libraries.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Scored +7

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill aims to enhance student achievement and provide better access to educational resources.

  • Scored +7

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill increases student access to trained librarians, diverse materials, and literacy support.

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into public schools?

    The bill authorizes significant new appropriations for literacy education and school library support.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.