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NY A06873
NY A06873Enacts 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
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
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, known as the "freedom to read act," requires the commissioner of education and school library systems to develop policies that empower school libraries and library staff, including certified library media specialists, 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 ensure that school libraries and library staff have the authority to build diverse collections that support student learning and development.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Danny O'Donnell (D)*,
Chris Burdick (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Al Stirpe (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/03/2024)
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