Bill
HB 2223
Overview: HB 2223 - Increasing librarians in public schools.Status: First reading, referred to Appropriations. Introduced: January 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to addr
Overview: HB 2223 - Increasing librarians in public schools.
Status: First reading, referred to Appropriations. Introduced: January 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address the shortage of librarians in public schools by providing funding and requirements to increase the number of librarian positions.
Key Provisions:
- Requires each public school to employ at least one full-time certified librarian.
- Allocates additional funding to school districts to hire the required librarian positions.
- Establishes minimum qualifications and certification requirements for public school librarians.
- Directs the state education department to develop guidelines and standards for school library programs.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Public school students will have increased access to library resources and services.
- School districts will receive additional funding to hire the required librarian positions.
- Current and future librarians will benefit from the established certification and qualification requirements.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and is currently in the first reading stage, having been referred to the Appropriations committee.
- If passed, the provisions would likely take effect at the start of the next school year or a specified future date to allow for implementation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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