House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Summary
The measure tells the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt the American Association of School Librarians and Massachusetts School Library Association standards for school libraries. It also requires the department to guide school boards on applying those standards and to conduct a study of library programs and staffing every three years. The goal is to improve access to books, information‑literacy instruction, and technology integration for all students.
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