BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5551: School library info and tech

Concerning school library information and technology programs.

Summary

Provides that each student must have access to a School Library Information and Technology Program, as determined by the board of directors in a policy and procedure consistent with certain requirements including that it is staffed by a certificated teacher-librarian.
Allows school districts of the second class to use a noncertificated staff member to oversee a School Library Information and Technology Program if the district has made all reasonable efforts to use a certificated teacher-librarian.
Directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide guidance, analysis, and administrative services to School Library Information and Technology Programs.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5551), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to school library information and technology programs;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5551 (2023–24) Methane capture · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5551 (2021–22) HIV antiviral drugs/medicaid · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5551 (2019–20) Courthouse dog assistance · Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 2019
SB 5551 (2017–18) Public emp. union elections · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5551 (2015–16) Salmon recovery projct funds · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5551 (2013–14) Competency to stand trial · Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2013
SB 5551 (2011–12) Forestry riparian easement · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5551 (2009–10) Elem student recess periods · Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2009