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S 8044

Establishes the libraries literacy education guidance act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Siela Bynoe

Establishes a formal Libraries Literacy Education Guidance Act to set standards and guidance for library-based literacy programs, affecting libraries, staff, and users.

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Bill Summary · S 8044

S 8044 — Establishes the Libraries Literacy Education Guidance Act

Overview

S 8044 is a bill introduced on May 15, 2025, titled the Libraries Literacy Education Guidance Act. Its primary sponsor is Senator Siela Bynoe (primary). The bill has been referred to the Libraries committee in the chamber of origin. A companion measure exists in the Assembly, identified as A 5835.

Purpose and intent

  • The title indicates that the bill would establish a formal framework or guidance to support literacy education within libraries.
  • The objective is likely to provide standards, guidance, or coordination to enhance library-based literacy initiatives for the public, though the exact statutory language is not provided in the available information.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: May 15, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Libraries committee on the same date (two identical entries for the same action are listed). This means the bill is currently undergoing committee consideration, and no final floor action date is set yet.
  • Related legislation: A 5835 is listed as a companion bill (same subject, in the other chamber).

Sponsors and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Siela Bynoe.
  • Companion: A 5835 (listed twice as related), indicating parallel consideration in the other legislative chamber.

What the bill would affect (potential scope)

  • Libraries and library systems: As the focus is on library literacy guidance, public and possibly school or academic libraries could be subject to the act.
  • Library staff and program administrators: Guidance may influence how literacy programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated.
  • Literacy stakeholders and service users: Individuals and communities served by library literacy programs could be affected by any new standards or guidelines.

Note: The exact provisions, such as who administers the guidance, what standards or funding, reporting requirements, or enforcement mechanisms would apply, are not specified in the information provided. The bill text would detail these elements.

Next steps and tracking

  • To understand the concrete provisions, funding, timelines, and implementation details, review the full text of S 8044 and any amendments.
  • Monitor actions in the sponsoring chamber and any developments in the companion Assembly bill A 5835, as both pieces often move together for related policy.

If you’d like, I can help locate the current bill text or track its progress as new actions are posted.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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