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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the School Code. Requires the State Board of Education to establish and convene the Licensed School Librarian Task Force, which shall meet a minimum of 4 times and submit, no later than 12 months after the first convening of the Task Force, a report to the Governor and the General Assembly containing recommendations, including, but not limited to, recommendations on how to ensure public elementary and secondary schools consider, budget appropriate resources for, and employ licensed school librarians in future school years from available State and local resources. Sets forth provisions concerning the members of the Task Force, support for the Task Force, and other Task Force recommendations. Repeals these provisions on December 31, 2027. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Licensed School Librarian Task Force to address the critical role of school librarians in Illinois education. The Task Force will consist of nine members representing various educational and library organizations, including representatives from the State Board of Education, library systems, universities, and state legislative leadership. The Task Force is required to meet at least four times and submit a comprehensive report to the Governor and General Assembly within 12 months of its first meeting. The report will provide recommendations on how public elementary and secondary schools can budget for and employ licensed school librarians, with a focus on ensuring students have access to essential library and information technology skills. The bill highlights the importance of school librarians in supporting student academic development, closing achievement gaps, and providing a foundation for lifelong learning. A licensed school librarian is defined as an individual with a Professional Educator License with a Library Information Specialist endorsement. The State Board of Education will provide administrative support, and the Task Force members will serve without compensation. The Task Force will be dissolved after submitting its report and the provisions will be automatically repealed on December 31, 2027.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1741&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1741sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1741.htm |
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