- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jan 27, 2026
What it does
The Restarting Education After Disasters Act (READ Act) would authorize the Secretary of Education to provide payments to state educational agencies to deliver immediate assistance to local educational agencies and non-public schools affected by a declared major disaster or emergency. The funds would support recovery efforts such as restoring student data, repairing facilities, replacing instructional materials, and covering transportation costs, but could not be used for construction or major renovation. The bill prioritizes equity by requiring that services for non-public school students be comparable to those for public school students and mandates that control of funds and equipment…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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