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Richland Two librarians push for per‑pupil book allocation after district ranks low in state survey
Summary
District librarians told the board Richland Two spends about $4.44 per pupil on library books—below the South Carolina average— and asked trustees to add a per‑pupil allocation in the 2025–26 budget to restore consistent, equitable funding.
Librarians and media specialists from across Richland District Two urged trustees on March 25 to restore district funding for school library book collections and to adopt a per‑pupil allocation to ensure equitable, sustained purchasing.
Amy Whitfield, lead librarian at Blythewood High School and district representative for secondary libraries, told the board district libraries are underfunded and asked for a per‑pupil allocation so every student “can enjoy the benefits of a distinguished school library program.” Whitfield said…
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