California AB279 establishes a process for revising school library standards every eight years.

California AB279 mandates the Superintendent of Public Instruction to recommend revisions to school library standards every eight years. The Superintendent, in consultation with the state board, will convene a group of experts including teachers, librarians, and principals to develop these revisions. The state board must hold at least two public hearings for input and provide written reasons for any revisions. The board can adopt, reject, or modify the recommended revisions within four months. The process adheres to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.

California AB279 establishes a process for revising school library standards every eight years.

California AB279 mandates the Superintendent of Public Instruction to recommend revisions to school library standards every eight years. The Superintendent, in consultation with the state board, will convene a group of experts including teachers, librarians, and principals to develop these revisions. The state board must hold at least two public hearings for input and provide written reasons for any revisions. The board can adopt, reject, or modify the recommended revisions within four months. The process adheres to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.