Students would gain a 'right to read' and access to better school libraries.
This bill would define a student's "right to read" and require schools to provide effective libraries and reading instruction. It would allow Congress to set aside money for literacy programs and school libraries. It would also protect school staff from legal harm when following "right to read" policies. These changes aim to improve reading skills and ensure all students have access to diverse books and digital learning tools.
Today, there isn't a federal "right to read" explicitly defined or required for students, and the quality of school libraries varies widely. After this bill, states and local school districts would need to create policies and plans to ensure students have this defined "right to read" and access to effective school libraries. There would also be new federal funding available to help improve libraries and literacy programs, and school staff would gain liability protections related to these policies.
S 3365 · 119th Congress · December 4, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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