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VA SB110
Bill
Status
1/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stella Pekarsky
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AI Summary
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Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to employ at least one certified school library specialist within the Department of Education
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Mandates the specialist provide leadership and technical assistance on information literacy skills, implement state and national school library standards, and support STEM learning and digital literacy programs
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Directs collaboration with The Library of Virginia and state organizations to acquire and promote digital resources for K-12 students
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Requires the specialist to assist school divisions lacking division-level library supervisors and serve as a consultant on school library licensure requirements
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Tasks the specialist with creating connections between national school library standards and Virginia's Standards of Learning, and providing professional development for school librarians statewide
Legislative Description
Certified school library specialists; Superintendent of Public Instruction to employ in DOE.
Last Action
Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
2/3/2026