Massachusetts S2865 establishes school library standards and mandates a study on their implementation.
Massachusetts S2865 adopts the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) standards for school libraries. It defines "effective school library program" as one meeting these standards. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to study the employment of school librarians, types of library programs, and best practices. The commissioner must guide school committees in implementing these standards and developing effective programs. School committees can integrate these standards into existing curricula.
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