READ Act Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act
To strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading.
This bill, HB10031, aims to improve literacy outcomes for students across the country by amending the current comprehensive literacy State development grant program. It focuses on increasing Federal accountability and funding for research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction methods that align with the science of reading. The bill was introduced on August 3, 2026, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for further review.
HB10031 will impact educators, students, and educational policymakers by providing more resources and support for literacy programs that have proven effective. By investing in teacher training and evidence-based practices, the bill hopes to enhance reading skills among students of all ages. This could lead to better academic performance and improved literacy rates in the future.
As of August 3, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. There is no further information on the bill's progress beyond this stage. The bill's co-sponsors include Suzanne Bonamici, Josh Harder, Lucy McBath, Burgess Owens, Erin Houchin, and Kevin Kiley, representing a bipartisan effort to improve literacy outcomes for all students.
