Establishes a two-year school librarian pilot program to fund hiring of qualified librarians in Hawaii schools.
The bill establishes a two-year school librarian pilot program to provide funding for qualifying schools to hire librarians. To qualify, schools must have a library space meeting basic standards and use the funds to hire or retain a qualified librarian. The Department of Education will establish guidelines for applications, evaluations, and disbursement of funds. Schools with existing librarians will receive funds as a supplement, not a replacement, for existing resources. The program will cease on June 30, 2027, with a final report submitted to the legislature.
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