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NY S07677
Bill
Status
10/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Amends education law Section 254 to require free association, public, hospital, and Indian libraries receiving state aid to adopt policies ensuring library staff can curate collections, services, and programming reflecting community interests
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Applies to libraries that receive any portion of state-appropriated moneys or are supported by municipal or district tax levies
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Libraries must work with appropriate tribal government and library board of trustees when applicable
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Non-compliant libraries lose eligibility for state aid and municipal or district tax support
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Takes effect thirty days after enactment
Legislative Description
Ensures that staff in libraries are able to curate collections, services, and programming that reflect the interests of all people of the community that the library serves.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7677A
2/21/2024