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AR SB181
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dan Sullivan
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AI Summary
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State Librarian position no longer strictly requires a master's degree from an ALA-accredited graduate school of library science; work experience in library science may now be substituted if approved by the board
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Regional library system directors may similarly substitute work experience in library operations for the previously required master's degree from an ALA-accredited program, if approved by their regional library system board of trustees
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Libraries and regional library systems using these alternative qualification provisions remain eligible to receive state funds
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Approved March 4, 2025 as Act 242 of the Regular Session
Legislative Description
To Amend The Library Law; To Amend The Requirements For The State Librarian; And To Amend The Requirements For Regional Library System Directors.
Last Action
Notification that SB181 is now Act 242
3/4/2025