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NY S08321

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law Section 275 to mandate that every elementary school, middle school, and high school in New York City employ a school librarian
  • Removes references to "of education" following "commissioner" in two locations within the statute
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing school districts outside New York City to employ librarians at their discretion
  • Establishes that English teachers serve as librarians only when a dedicated librarian is not employed, applicable to non-New York City districts
  • Takes effect on July 1st following the date the bill becomes law

Legislative Description

Requires librarians for schools in New York city.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

2/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Libraries2/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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