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AR HB1724

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Tosh

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds Arkansas Code 6-15-2919 requiring each public school to employ at least one library media specialist who meets state licensure requirements or qualifies for a licensure exception.

  • Public schools with fewer than 500 enrolled students must employ at least one half-time library media specialist.

  • Public schools with 500 or more enrolled students must employ at least one full-time library media specialist.

  • Public schools with 1,500 or more enrolled students must employ at least two full-time library media specialists.

Legislative Description

To Establish The Number Of Library Media Specialists A Public School Shall Employ Based On The Number Of Students Enrolled In The Public School.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Education3/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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