Open Books, Open Doors Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Mar 9, 2026
What it does
The Open Books, Open Doors Act would establish a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Education to expand equitable access to developmentally-appropriate literacy materials, programs, and family engagement in reading, with a focus on underserved communities and book deserts. Grants would support activities such as purchasing literacy materials, establishing book-exchange boxes or mobile libraries, conducting evidence-based literacy programs, eliminating library late fees, and providing early screening for learning disabilities, with specific funding allocations prioritizing book deserts (at least 70%), disability-related interventions (15%), and innovative strategies…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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