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Introduced
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
In Committee
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," providing for School Library Restoration Pilot Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the School Library Restoration Pilot Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program provides grants of up to $170,000 to low-achieving schools to restore their school libraries, including purchasing books, digital resources, and training for certified librarians. The Department must select at least 12 eligible schools, including 6 elementary and 6 secondary schools, that meet certain criteria to participate in the 5-year pilot program. The Department is responsible for consulting with relevant organizations, establishing program guidelines, and evaluating the impact of having a school library and librarian on student test scores. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (30)
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Kyle Mullins (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 09/30/2024)
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