READ Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act (READ Act) proposes to strengthen literacy education for all students. It would amend the existing comprehensive literacy State development grant program to increase federal oversight and investment in reading research, teacher preparation, and instruction aligned with the "science of reading." The bill defines key terms, including "eligible low-performing State," "high-impact tutoring," "science of reading," and "universal early literacy screening."
This legislation would affect state educational agencies by reauthorizing and modifying grants to improve literacy instruction from early childhood through grade 12. Grants would prioritize states demonstrating a need for improved literacy and would require states to implement early literacy screenings, provide professional development for educators focused on the science of reading, and evaluate teacher preparation programs. The bill also includes provisions for research and development into reading and writing proficiency and factors impacting student learning.
H.R. 10031 was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by Congress or signed into law. Its next steps would involve committee review, potential amendments, and a vote by the full House, followed by consideration in the Senate.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10031 do?
- The Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act (READ Act) proposes to strengthen literacy education for all students. It would amend the existing comprehensive literacy State development grant program to increase federal oversight and investment in reading research, teacher preparation, and instruction aligned with the "science of reading." The bill defines key terms, including "eligible low-performing State," "high-impact tutoring," "science of reading," and "universal early literacy screening." This legislation would affect state educational agencies by reauthorizing and modifying grants to improve literacy instruction from early childhood through grade 12. Grants would prioritize states demonstrating a need for improved literacy and would require states to implement early literacy screenings, provide professional development for educators focused on the science of reading, and evaluate teacher preparation programs. The bill also includes provisions for research and development into reading and writing proficiency and factors impacting student learning. H.R. 10031 was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by Congress or signed into law. Its next steps would involve committee review, potential amendments, and a vote by the full House, followed by consideration in the Senate.
- Has H.R. 10031 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10031. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10031?
- H.R. 10031 was sponsored by Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10031?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (3 Aug 2026).
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