Texas HB527 mandates public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to ensure a librarian is present during at least half of each school.

Texas HB527 amends the Education Code to require each school district and open-enrollment charter school to ensure a librarian is present during at least half of each school day at each campus. The commissioner will adopt rules necessary to implement this requirement. The changes will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, with the act itself becoming effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB527 mandates public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to ensure a librarian is present during at least half of each school.

Texas HB527 amends the Education Code to require each school district and open-enrollment charter school to ensure a librarian is present during at least half of each school day at each campus. The commissioner will adopt rules necessary to implement this requirement. The changes will take effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year, with the act itself becoming effective September 1, 2025.