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NY S01099
Bill
Status
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "freedom to read act" to protect student access to library materials in New York schools
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Requires the Commissioner of Education to develop policies ensuring school libraries and certified library media specialists can curate collections with the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials
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Adds a new function to school library systems requiring them to empower library staff to develop collections providing broad student access to available materials
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Applies to both individual school libraries and participating schools within school library systems
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Enacts the "freedom to read act"; requires the commissioner of education and school library systems to develop policies to ensure that school libraries and library staff are empowered to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available.
Last Action
VETOED MEMO.136
12/19/2025