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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
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HB2008: school libraries; professional associations; prohibitions
Sponsor: Representative Kupper, LD 25
Committee on Education
Overview
Prohibits a school library operated by a public school from using public monies to pay any professional association that advocates for libraries, librarians and information services.
History
A school district governing board (governing board) may establish and control libraries. A governing board is responsible for the care of the libraries but may appoint district librarians or put the libraries under the direct charge of a qualified person. Statute allows a governing board to enter into agreements with counties, county free library districts, municipal libraries, nonprofit and public libraries, tribal libraries, private schools and tribal schools (A.R.S. § 15-362).
Provisions
1. Restricts a school library operated by a public school from using public monies to pay any professional association dedicated to promoting, supporting and advocating for libraries, librarians and information services. (Sec. 1)
2. Specifies an entity that enters a contract or agreement with a public school for library services, books or programs is not prohibited from paying dues to or becoming an organizational member of a professional association that promotes, supports and advocates for libraries, librarians and information services. (Sec. 1)
3. Includes the library of a school, each school site served by the library and the school governing body in school library. (Sec. 1)
4. Cites this legislation as the Library Freedom Act. (Sec. 2)
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