READ Act
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (2)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →
Plain-English Summary
The READ Act aims to improve reading instruction and literacy outcomes for students, likely by establishing standards, funding, or programs focused on evidence-based reading education methods. The bill would affect students, teachers, and schools by potentially requiring changes to how reading is taught or providing resources to support literacy development. This could impact education budgets and classroom practices across the country.
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