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GA SB390

GA SB390
To amend Titles 20, 36, 43, and 50, related to libraries, education, governmental entities, professions and business; acceptance and use of funds from the American Library Association prohibit under certain circumstances

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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
02/29/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to libraries, so as to prohibit the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and city, county, and regional public library trustees from using any taxpayer or privately donated funds, with limited exception, on any materials, services, or operations offered by the American Library Association or any of its affiliates; to amend Chapter 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, so as to prohibit taxpayer or privately donated funds, with limited exception, from going to the American Library Association or any of its affiliates; to amend Chapter 24 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to librarians, so as to dissolve the State Board for the Certification of Librarians and, in lieu thereof, provide new authorities to the Georgia Council of Public Libraries; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services, so as to prohibit the acceptance of any bid or proposal made by the American Library Association for a state contract; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SB 390/CSFA

AI Summary

This bill proposes several key provisions to restrict the use of public and private funds for the American Library Association (ALA) or its affiliates in Georgia. It prohibits the Board of Regents, public libraries, and other government entities from using taxpayer or donated funds on ALA materials, services, or operations, with an exception for private funds used solely to support accreditation or re-accreditation of degree programs. The bill also dissolves the State Board for the Certification of Librarians and transfers its responsibilities to the Georgia Council of Public Libraries, prohibiting the council from requiring librarians to obtain a degree from an ALA-accredited program. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state's Department of Administrative Services from accepting bids or proposals from the ALA for state contracts.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

House Higher Education (14:00:00 3/25/2024 406 CLOB) (on 03/25/2024)

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