H4207
An Act relative to school library standards
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish statewide standards for school library collections and services. It seeks to ensure that school libraries provide students with access to diverse and inclusive materials, reflecting the experiences and perspectives of all students. The bill outlines requirements for collection development, staffing, and library programming to support student learning and literacy. It also establishes a process for reviewing and updating library standards periodically.
Key provisions
- Requires school libraries to maintain collections that are diverse, inclusive, and representative of the student population.
- Establishes standards for library staffing, including qualifications and training.
- Outlines requirements for library programming and services to support student learning.
- Creates a process for reviewing and updating library standards every five years.
- Mandates the creation of a School Library Standards Advisory Committee.
Who is affected
- Students
- School Libraries
- School Districts
- Teachers
- Library Staff
Notable changes
- Introduces specific standards for collection development, moving beyond general guidelines.
- Requires ongoing review and updates to library standards to ensure relevance and inclusivity.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Angelo J. Puppolo
Cosponsors
Brian W. Murray
Danillo A. Sena
Jacob R. Oliveira
John F. Keenan
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Bill H.4207 194th (Current)
An Act relative to school library standards
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Samantha Montaño relative to school library standards. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4207
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/5/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Education |
| 6/9/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5177 |
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