TO AMEND THE LIBRARY LAW; TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE LIBRARIAN; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTORS.

SB 181 amends Arkansas law to change qualifications for the State Librarian and regional library system directors. It allows work experience in library science or operations to substitute for a master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited program, if approved by the governing board. The bill ensures libraries and regional systems meeting these revised requirements remain eligible for state funding. This applies specifically to the State Librarian position and directors of regional library systems.