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MI HB5910
Bill
Status
5/1/2018
Primary Sponsor
Darrin Camilleri
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AI Summary
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Requires school districts and public school academies to employ at least one certified library media specialist in each school library beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.
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Staffing requirements based on school enrollment: at least 0.5 full-time specialist for schools with fewer than 300 pupils, at least 1 full-time specialist for schools with 300-1,499 pupils, and at least 2 full-time specialists for schools with 1,500 or more pupils.
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Library media specialists must collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide literacy instruction ensuring students achieve grade-level reading proficiency and integrate information, technology, and research skills into the curriculum.
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Defines "certified library media specialist" as a certificated teacher with an ND library media endorsement issued by the Michigan Department of Education.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Education; school districts; certified library media specialist and instruction on literacy, information research, and technology standards; require in all public schools. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1162.
Education: school districts
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/01/2018
5/2/2018