S 3440
Requires certain ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes minimum staffing requirements for school library media specialists in New Jersey public schools. It dictates the number of qualified staff members needed based on student enrollment, specifying ratios for elementary and secondary schools. The bill also requires schools with high enrollment to employ library clerks to support the library media specialists. Schools may apply for waivers if they struggle to find certified staff.
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James Beach
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