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.

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.