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TN SB2348
TN SB2348AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10 and Title 49, relative to librarians.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, to qualify an advanced degree in media and technology as an advanced degree that leads to a library information specialist endorsement; establishes certain staffing requirements for libraries in public schools that serve students in any combination of grades nine through 12 based on current student enrollment. - Amends TCA Title 10 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee State Board of Education, working with the Department of Education, to recognize an advanced degree in media and technology as a qualification for a library information specialist endorsement, which is a credential for professionals working in school libraries. Additionally, it establishes staffing requirements for libraries in public high schools (serving grades 9-12) based on student enrollment: schools with 750 to 1,500 students must have at least one full-time library information specialist, while schools with fewer than 750 students must have a part-time specialist or a designated teacher to coordinate library services, with a staff member always present to supervise students if a specialist is unavailable during school hours.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026 (on 04/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2348&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2348 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0811.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0811 (15775) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2665.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2348 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2348.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2348.pdf |
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