Congress Proposes $600M Right to Read Act to Protect School Libraries

Latest event December 4, 2025

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Protect the right of students to access diverse books and educational materials in public schools and libraries.View effort →

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Lawmakers introduced the Right to Read Act of 2025, proposing $600 million in annual funding to support school libraries and certified staff. The bill aims to strengthen literacy programs while establishing legal protections for librarians against content-based book removals.

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Congress Proposes $600 Million Yearly to Support School Libraries and Protect Student Access to Diverse Books

S. 3365

Congress Proposes $600 Million to Boost School Libraries and Protect Students' Right to Read

H.R. 6440

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