Pennsylvania HB769 mandates public school buildings to maintain a library or information center space starting in 2026-2027.
Pennsylvania HB769 amends the Public School Code to require each public school building to maintain a physical space for a library or information center starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The State Board of Education will incorporate this requirement into building standards, suggesting optimal space use for print and nonprint materials and technology. Public school boards will determine the type of space needed based on these suggestions. The Secretary of Education can deny approval for school building projects that do not meet these standards.
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