HRES 163 · in committee · symbolic

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.

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What this bill does

This resolution states that U.S. schools should aim for virtually every student to achieve grade-level reading proficiency.
State and local governments and schools are encouraged to partner with private organizations on literacy programs.
The resolution calls for identifying effective solutions to address illiteracy and creating adult literacy initiatives for adults reading below 8th grade level.

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What specific resources or funding mechanisms should schools use to help students who are significantly behind in reading reach grade-level proficiency?
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How might partnering with private organizations on literacy programs affect equity across schools with different funding and community resources?
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What evidence suggests that adult literacy programs targeting 8th-grade-level reading can measurably improve economic or social outcomes?

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