TN HB2423

State board of education must qualify an advanced degree in media and technology as leading to a library information specialist endorsement

Public high schools (grades 9-12) with 750-1,500 students must employ a full-time library information specialist with proper endorsement

Public high schools with fewer than 750 students must employ a part-time library information specialist or designate a teacher as library information coordinator

Schools must assign a teacher or staff member to supervise students in the library during regular hours when a library information specialist is not present

Effective date: July 1, 2026