SB478 establishes a Statewide School Library Lead to enhance school library services and literacy programs in California.

SB478 adds a new section to the Education Code, establishing a Statewide School Library Lead. This lead will collaborate with various educational entities to improve school libraries and literacy programs. Key duties include integrating media literacy into the curriculum, supporting teacher librarians, and promoting the Model School Library Standards. The lead will also work to create safe school environments, engage families and communities, and support local educational agencies. The implementation of this bill depends on an appropriation in the annual Budget Act.

SB478 establishes a Statewide School Library Lead to enhance school library services and literacy programs in California.

SB478 adds a new section to the Education Code, establishing a Statewide School Library Lead. This lead will collaborate with various educational entities to improve school libraries and literacy programs. Key duties include integrating media literacy into the curriculum, supporting teacher librarians, and promoting the Model School Library Standards. The lead will also work to create safe school environments, engage families and communities, and support local educational agencies. The implementation of this bill depends on an appropriation in the annual Budget Act.