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NY S06350
NY S06350Enacts the "freedom to read act"; requires the commissioner of education and school library systems to develop policies to ensure that school libraries and library staff are empowered to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available.
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Introduced
04/17/2023
04/17/2023
In Committee
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
Crossed Over
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the "freedom to read act"
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Freedom to Read Act", which requires the Commissioner of Education and school library systems to develop policies to ensure that school libraries and library staff, including certified library media specialists, are empowered to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available. The bill amends the Education Law to include these provisions, aiming to empower school libraries and staff to curate collections that best serve the educational needs of students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Rachel May (D)*,
Iwen Chu (D),
Leroy Comrie (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 05/30/2024)
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