HB 5862 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES.

HB 5862 requires public school libraries to develop written policies covering collection development, material review procedures, display practices, and student programs. It directly affects all public school libraries in the state by mandating formal, documented guidelines for these specific areas. The bill does not specify policy content but sets a requirement for schools to create and maintain these policies. This is a procedural policy change focused on standardizing library operations, not altering curriculum or funding.
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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