READ Act

This bill would allow the U.S. Secretary of Education to make payments to state education agencies so they can help public school districts and non-public schools in areas where a major disaster or emergency has been declared. Schools could use the help for things like recovering data, replacing computer systems and textbooks, transportation, renting temporary classrooms, and minor repairs, but not for construction or major renovation. States would have to set aside a share of funds for non-public schools based on their share of students, with a public agency keeping control of those funds and any items bought. The bill authorizes $200 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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Sponsors

• John W. Mannion Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors