AB 1185
California Library Services, Equity in Opportunity Act.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Education
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Bill overview
This bill, the California Library Services, Equity in Opportunity Act, renames and revises the existing California Library Services Act to focus on providing equitable access to opportunity for all Californians through their public libraries. It changes the name of the governing board to the California Library Services, Equity in Opportunity Board and reduces its size. The bill also outlines new duties for the board, including advising the State Librarian on policies and ensuring access to broadband, early learning resources, and support for K-12 and postsecondary education, ultimately aiming to bridge the digital divide and support lifelong learning.
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