SB4689Introduced in the Senate
READ Act Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development Act
Introduced by Bill Cassidy, District LA
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill 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.
Where it stands
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.
August 6, 2026
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 549.
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