Establishes the School Libraries Act to ensure all Rhode Island public schools have libraries and librarians.

The School Libraries Act mandates that every public school in Rhode Island have a school library in a permanent and dedicated space, managed by a certified school librarian. It requires high schools to have at least one full-time librarian by 2027-2028, middle schools by 2029-2030, and all K-12 schools by 2031-2032. The act also ensures student access to libraries beyond regular class time and emphasizes the importance of school librarians in teaching information literacy.

Establishes the School Libraries Act to ensure all Rhode Island public schools have libraries and librarians.

The School Libraries Act mandates that every public school in Rhode Island have a school library in a permanent and dedicated space, managed by a certified school librarian. It requires high schools to have at least one full-time librarian by 2027-2028, middle schools by 2029-2030, and all K-12 schools by 2031-2032. The act also ensures student access to libraries beyond regular class time and emphasizes the importance of school librarians in teaching information literacy.