Relates to development of school library collection policies

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Rachel May says this is needed

Certified school librarians and library media specialists hold state certifications and are trained specifically in collection development, child development, and educational standards. They are the professionals best positioned to determine what belongs in a school library. Yet in too many districts, no written policy governs how collections are built, and no formal role exists for librarians in that process. Collection decisions get made without professional grounding, without transparency, and without consistency. This bill closes that gap. Every district will be required to have a policy that reflects professional standards and draws on the expertise of its own certified staff. School library systems will develop model policies to support districts in meeting that requirement. Districts with clear, professionally grounded collection policies are better equipped to serve students and better positioned when collection decisions face scrutiny. This bill provides that foundation.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.