Directs the state librarian to provide guidance on literacy education practices to public and association libraries.
The bill mandates the state librarian to issue guidance on evidence-based literacy education practices for libraries, focusing on reading competency. This guidance, to be distributed to all public and association libraries in New York, may include texts, education technology, professional education, and public informational materials. The state librarian must update this guidance every two years and consider feedback from the libraries. The act takes effect immediately.
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