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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5102

SB 5102: School library info and tech

Concerning school library information and technology programs.

Summary

  • Requires school district boards of directors to provide resources and materials for the operation of school library information and technology (LIT) programs, and to ensure that each student has access to an LIT program that meets specified requirements.
  • Requires school districts to adopt policies and procedures related to district obligations for LIT programs and student access.
  • Permits school districts meeting specified requirements to staff LIT programs with noncertificated staff members that are overseen by a certificated teacher-librarian.
  • Requires school districts with more than 2,000 enrolled students to employ a minimum of one teacher-librarian for every 1,000 enrolled students.
  • Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide data, information, summaries of best practices, and other assistance to school districts for the purpose of implementing LIT program requirements.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5102), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 23, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 2023
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Lisa Wellman (D-41)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
February 15, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5102, ESSB 5102

AN ACT Relating to school library information and technology programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D-41)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Noel Frame D-36Senator D-22Marko Liias D-21Rebecca Saldaña D-37Yasmin Trudeau D-27Javier Valdez D-46Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2023
Version voted on: ESSB 5102
28 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican02000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5102)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5102)
  3. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5102)
  4. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5102)
  5. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5102)
  6. ED - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5102)
  7. ED - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5102)
  8. First reading, referred to Education. (ESSB 5102)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5102)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5102)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5102)
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5102)
  13. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5102)
  15. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5102)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  18. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & K-12 Education. (ESSB 5102)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5102)
  20. Minority; without recommendation.
  21. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Early Learning & K-12 Education.
  22. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5102)
  23. Referred to Ways & Means.
  24. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5102)
  25. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5102)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5102)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5102)
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. And refer to Ways & Means.
  31. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
  33. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5102 in other sessions

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