House bill · H.R. 6440 (119th Congress)
Right to Read Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Adelita S. Grijalva (U.S. Representative, AZ-7, Democratic)
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Summary
Right to Read Act of 2025 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 FY2030 (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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Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
33
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- Ami Bera
- Andrea Salinas
- Angie Craig
- Chellie Pingree
- Daniel S. Goldman
- Dwight Evans
- Ed Case
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Emily Randall
- Frederica S. Wilson
- Gabe Amo
- Glenn Ivey
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Full history
- Feb 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Dec 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Dec 4, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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- Dec 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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