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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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," in professional employees, providing for professional librarian.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 by requiring all public schools in Pennsylvania to employ at least one professional librarian who holds certification under Pennsylvania law. The certification requirement refers to a specific legal code (24 Pa.C.S. § 9319) that outlines the standards for library personnel credentials. By mandating a certified professional librarian in each public school, the bill aims to ensure that schools have qualified library staff who meet established professional standards. The new requirement will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, giving schools a short transition period to comply with the new staffing mandate. This legislation represents an effort to maintain high-quality library services and professional expertise in Pennsylvania's public school libraries.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (26)
Joe Ciresi (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Andre Carroll (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Lee James (R),
Tarik Khan (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 01/22/2025)
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