New Jersey A1654 mandates specific ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools based on enrollment size.

New Jersey A1654 sets minimum staffing requirements for school library media specialists in public schools, depending on the school's enrollment size. For schools with less than 300 students, a half-time specialist is required; for those with 300 to 1,499 students, at least one full-time specialist is needed. Schools with 1,500 or more students must employ at least two full-time specialists. Additionally, schools with 500 or more students must employ a library clerk, with one additional clerk for every 500 students beyond the initial 500.

New Jersey A1654 mandates specific ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools based on enrollment size.

New Jersey A1654 sets minimum staffing requirements for school library media specialists in public schools, depending on the school's enrollment size. For schools with less than 300 students, a half-time specialist is required; for those with 300 to 1,499 students, at least one full-time specialist is needed. Schools with 1,500 or more students must employ at least two full-time specialists. Additionally, schools with 500 or more students must employ a library clerk, with one additional clerk for every 500 students beyond the initial 500.