H7417

Creates the Save Rhode Island School Libraries Act.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Save Rhode Island School Libraries Act, ensuring every public school has a certified school librarian and a dedicated library space.

The Save Rhode Island School Libraries Act mandates that every public school in Rhode Island must have a school library in a permanent and dedicated space. It requires the commissioner of elementary and secondary education to ensure that each school has a certified school librarian to manage the library, provide information resources, promote reading, and teach information literacy skills.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Education