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S 5064 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Right to Read Act of 2022

Summary
Right to Read Act of 2022 This bill expands access to school libraries and literacy skills support for elementary and secondary school students, including by authorizing comprehensive literacy state development grants and increasing the number of state-certified school librarians in high-need schools.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands school library access, authorizes literacy grants, and increases certified librarians in high-need schools - directly advances educational support and access for K-12 students.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2022
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Introduced Sep 29, 2022 Last action Sep 29, 2022
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Sep 29, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5553)
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Sep 29, 2022
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Jack Reed
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