Local Education Agencies - As enacted, requires the state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, to qualify an advanced degree in media and technology as an advanced degree that leads to a library information specialist endorsement; establishes certain staffing requirements for libraries in public schools that serve students in any combination of grades nine through 12 based on current student enrollment; requires a public school that serves any of the grades ni...

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The bill directs the state board of education to recognize a media and technology advanced degree as qualifying for a library information specialist endorsement. It then mandates that public schools serving grades 9‑12 hire a full‑time specialist if enrollment is between 751 and 1,499 students, or a part‑time specialist or designated teacher if enrollment is under 750. The rule ensures a qualified adult is present to supervise the library during school hours.

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