A bill to strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading.

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Summary of Bill S 4689

This is bill S.4689 from the 119th Congress introduced on June 4, 2026. The bill aims to enhance literacy outcomes for all students by modifying the comprehensive literacy State development grant program. It also seeks to establish Federal accountability and support for research, teacher training, and evidence-based instruction that adheres to the principles of the science of reading.

Current Status of Bill S 4689

Bill S 4689 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2026. Bill S 4689 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 4, 2026. Bill S 4689's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 4, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4689

A bill to strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading.