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Committee advances two‑site librarian pilot bill to address school library shortages
Summary
The committee voted to pass HB 961, creating a two‑year pilot to place certified librarians at one Oahu complex and one neighbor‑island complex; witnesses described large gaps in certified librarian coverage and logistical limits on staffing.
The Senate Committee on Education voted to pass House Bill 961, which would establish and fund a two‑year librarian pilot to serve one school complex on Oahu and one school complex on a neighbor island.
Supporters urged the committee to address disparities in access to certified librarians. "I was very surprised to learn that only 28% of Hawaii schools have a certified librarian," said Rosa Tui Jr., President of the Hawaii State Teachers Association, who testified in support and discussed how certified librarians…
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