SF 1477

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/18/2022 10:07am

A bill for an act
relating to education; providing for school libraries and media centers; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 124D.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [124D.901] SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND MEDIA CENTERS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin School library or media center. new text end

new text begin A school district or charter school
library or school library media center provides equitable and free access to students, teachers,
and administrators and must:
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new text begin (1) ensure that every student has equitable access to resources and is able to locate,
access, and use on-site resources that are organized and cataloged;
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new text begin (2) have a collection development policy that includes but is not limited to materials
selection and de-selection, a challenged materials procedure, and an intellectual and academic
freedom statement;
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new text begin (3) be housed in a central location that provides an environment for expanded learning
to meet the unique needs and interests of individual students; and
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new text begin (4) have technology tools and broadband access.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Media specialist or licensed school librarian. new text end

new text begin The school district or charter
school library or school library media center must employ a licensed school library media
specialist or licensed school librarian who:
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new text begin (1) provides instruction for students;
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new text begin (2) provides staff training on the use of new resources and equipment;
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new text begin (3) provides instructional support for and collaboration with teachers of all disciplines;
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new text begin (4) participates in schoolwide technology and communications planning and promotes
its integration into all instructional programs; and
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new text begin (5) models and supports the ethical use of information, adherence to copyright laws, and
respect for intellectual property.
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