PA SR257

Designates April 4, 2026, as "School Librarian Day" in Pennsylvania, aligning with the national observance on the same date

Acknowledges school librarians' role in providing free access to educational resources including books, digital media, and scholarly journals

Notes that Pennsylvania schools with full-time certified librarians showed more students scoring advanced on state reading assessments

Highlights the declining number of school librarians employed in Pennsylvania schools, which has fallen consistently every academic year on record

Recognizes school librarians for teaching media and informational literacy skills and for choosing public service over more lucrative careers