A bill to create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months.

Bill 118 s 4876, also known as the "Summer Library Access Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to establish a new Federal grant program. This program would provide grants to State libraries with the goal of allowing schools that have summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months.

The main objective of this bill is to ensure that students have access to library resources and educational materials even when school is not in session. By keeping libraries open during the summer, students can continue to engage in reading and learning, ultimately helping to prevent the "summer slide" in academic achievement that can occur during the long break from school.

The grants provided by this program would be used to cover the costs associated with keeping libraries open, such as staffing, utilities, and materials. State libraries that receive these grants would be required to collaborate with schools that have summer lunch programs in order to coordinate library hours and services with the lunch program schedule. Overall, the Summer Library Access Act seeks to support student learning and literacy by ensuring that libraries remain accessible and available to students during the summer months. This bill has the potential to make a positive impact on student achievement and educational outcomes by providing additional resources and opportunities for learning outside of the traditional school year.