Pennsylvania HB1589 mandates school libraries to maintain collections with a variety of resources to support student education.
Pennsylvania HB1589 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require each public school to maintain a library collection that includes a variety of print, nonprint, and electronic resources. The collection must support and supplement the educational needs of students, including a minimum print collection of five thousand items per school or no less than ten books per student, plus access to state-funded e-resources. A certified school librarian must staff the library, educate students and staff on using the library collection, and assess the library's instructional programs.
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