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Pennsylvania Library LegislationPennsylvania State School Librarian Legislation Update – March 2021 The “One Certified Librarian per Public School” Companion bills are being introduced in both the PA House and Senate. Co-sponsors are being sought to show support as each bill will be assigned to their respective Education Committees. The House bill has been introduced by prime sponsors -- Rep. Mark Longietti (D-serving part of Mercer county) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- serving parts of Lehigh and Berks counties). A Senate version is being developed at this time with new prime sponsors. CURRENT CALL TO ACTION In April after the PSLA Conference, we will be initiating a “Call to Action” to contact your PA House Representative and your PA state Senator today to encourage them to sign the co-sponsorship memoranda. Refer to the “One Certified Librarian per Public School” bill. To find out who your state legislators are and contact info, type your full address here. Remember, you may have two sets of state legislators who you can contact—ones for your home address, and possibly different ones for your work address. Check both addresses and contact all Representatives and Senators! The Ask: Please sign the co-sponsorship memoranda One “Certified Librarian” Per Public School Possible Talking Points:
Resources to Help Advocate for the Legislation (.pdfs) Pennsylvania Candidates Support School Libraries - November 1, 2020
Read the FULL REPORT HERE for names and responses!
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