School Library Legislation - New Jersey
Updated February 2024
1. Ratio Bill S1903 : Would require a certain number of certified school library media specialists to students.
Sponsors - Senate: Jim Beach (LD6) - Education Committee, Linda Greenstein (14),
Take Action - (Send email to Senate members using the Save School Librarians - NJASL Ratio Petition
2. The Freedom to Read Bill S2421 and A3446 : Comprehensive, affirmative bill that would protect the right to read in libraries across New Jersey.
Sponsors - Senator Andrew Zwicker (LD16), Senator Teresa Ruiz (LD29), and Assemblywoman Mitchelle Drulis (LD16)
Take Action - (Send email to Senate members using the Save School Librarians - NJASL Book Bans PetitionComplete Legislative Details for both School Library Bills
Google Document with complete details listing all sponsors and legislative districts..
How a Bill Becomes a Law - NJ Legislative Process
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