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IL SB1741
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Ventura
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Licensed School Librarian Task Force within the State Board of Education, to be convened within 120 days of the act taking effect
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Task Force must meet at least 4 times and submit a report within 12 months to the Governor and General Assembly with recommendations on how public schools can budget for and employ licensed school librarians
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Composed of 12 members appointed by various officials including the State Board of Education (2), Secretary of State (4), Governor (1), and legislative leaders (4), with the State Board Chairperson serving as non-voting chair
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"Licensed school librarian" is defined as someone holding a Professional Educator License with a Library Information Specialist endorsement
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Task Force provisions automatically repeal on December 31, 2027
Legislative Description
SCH CD-LIBRARIAN TASK FORCE
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/21/2025