The READ Act aims to improve literacy outcomes for students by funding evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading.

The READ Act, or Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act, seeks to address the national literacy crisis by enhancing literacy proficiency among students. The bill provides grants to states to implement evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading. It mandates universal early literacy screenings, including for dyslexia, and requires schools to notify parents of students at risk of reading difficulties. The act also updates teacher preparation programs and licensure standards to reflect the science of reading.

The READ Act aims to improve literacy outcomes for students by funding evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading.

The READ Act, or Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act, seeks to address the national literacy crisis by enhancing literacy proficiency among students. The bill provides grants to states to implement evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading. It mandates universal early literacy screenings, including for dyslexia, and requires schools to notify parents of students at risk of reading difficulties. The act also updates teacher preparation programs and licensure standards to reflect the science of reading.