Enacts the "freedom to read act" to ensure school libraries provide access to a wide array of developmentally appropriate materials.

The "freedom to read act" mandates that the commissioner of education and school library systems develop policies empowering school libraries and library staff to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available. This includes ensuring that school libraries and library staff, including certified library media specialists, are empowered to curate and develop collections. The act takes effect immediately.

Enacts the "freedom to read act" to ensure school libraries provide access to a wide array of developmentally appropriate materials.

The "freedom to read act" mandates that the commissioner of education and school library systems develop policies empowering school libraries and library staff to curate and develop collections that provide students with access to the widest array of developmentally appropriate materials available. This includes ensuring that school libraries and library staff, including certified library media specialists, are empowered to curate and develop collections. The act takes effect immediately.