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flag Senator Andy Kim introduces a bill to fund $100 million in grants to fight book deserts and boost children's literacy.

flag Senator Andy Kim, D-N.J., has introduced the "Open Books, Open Doors Act," proposing $100 million in annual federal grants to combat "book deserts" and improve children’s access to reading materials. flag The bill aims to expand book availability, support early literacy screening, and create a federal clearinghouse for evidence-based strategies. flag It draws backing from over 20 education groups and actor LeVar Burton, who highlight reading’s transformative role. flag Despite criticism from Education Secretary Linda McMahon, who favors state control, Kim emphasizes the urgent need for federal action to address widespread literacy challenges, citing national assessment data showing many fourth graders read below basic levels.

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