Who it affects
- State and local governments, including education agencies
- Private groups offering proven reading programs
- Students in U.S. schools
- Adults reading below an 8th-grade level
In committeeEducation
School reading goals and adult literacy programs
H.Res. 163 · Resolution · Introduced Feb. 25, 2025
This bill would encourage state and local governments to work with private groups on reading programs, including programs for adults reading below an 8th-grade level.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The resolution recognizes a goal for U.S. schools: nearly every student reading at grade level.
- It encourages state and local governments, including education agencies, to work with private groups offering proven reading programs.
- It encourages them to find and use effective ways to address reading difficulties.
- It also encourages adult reading programs for people whose reading skills are below an 8th-grade level.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of education in schools across America shall be that virtually every student in the United States achieves grade-level reading proficiency, providing them with the foundation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in school, work, and life.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill (R-MI)
- Introduced
- Feb. 25, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 9
- Committees
- House Education and Workforce Committee
- Latest action
- Feb. 25, 2025 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
This resolution recognizes the goal of education in U.S. schools as that of ensuring that virtually every student achieves grade-level reading proficiency. It also encourages state and local governments, including educational agencies, to collaborate with private organizations that offer proven literacy programs to (1) identify and implement effective solutions to address illiteracy, and (2) create adult literacy initiatives for adults with reading skills below an 8th grade level.
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