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NY S05090

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law Section 275 to require that every elementary school, middle school, and high school in New York City shall have a school librarian.
  • Removes the language specifying "of education" after "commissioner" in two instances where the commissioner is referenced regarding librarian qualifications and reporting.
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing school districts outside New York City to employ librarians at their discretion and designating teachers as librarians if no librarian is appointed.
  • Takes effect on July 1 following enactment into law.

Legislative Description

Requires librarians for schools in every elementary, middle and high school in New York city.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LIBRARIES

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Libraries2/22/2023

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