New York S05989 mandates school districts to allow parents to request library cards for their children during school registration.

New York S05989 requires school districts to create a process for parents to request library cards for their minor children when registering for school. The bill aims to foster partnerships between local libraries and schools to promote reading and learning outside the classroom. It mandates that libraries provide materials to schools for distribution to students, including information on how to obtain library cards. The commissioner of education is authorized to set rules and regulations to implement these provisions, and no additional funds are required for compliance.

New York S05989 mandates school districts to allow parents to request library cards for their children during school registration.

New York S05989 requires school districts to create a process for parents to request library cards for their minor children when registering for school. The bill aims to foster partnerships between local libraries and schools to promote reading and learning outside the classroom. It mandates that libraries provide materials to schools for distribution to students, including information on how to obtain library cards. The commissioner of education is authorized to set rules and regulations to implement these provisions, and no additional funds are required for compliance.