Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3311: Modifies and establishes provisions relating to school libraries
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3311 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS. 7037H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 168.770, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to school libraries. Section A. Section 168.770, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 168.770 and 168.771, to read as follows: 168.770. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "School librarian", a teacher who holds a certificate of license to teach under section 168.021 and is certified as a library media specialist by the department of elementary and secondary education; (2) "School library information and technology program", a school-based program that is staffed by a school librarian and that: (a) Provides a broad, flexible array of services, resources, and instruction that support student mastery of the essential academic learning requirements and state standards in all subject areas; (b) Promotes the freedom to read; (c) Respects the identity of students; (d) Provides opportunities for students to read and learn independently; and (e) Supports the implementation of any school improvement plan of the district; (3) "Standards", the most current version of the Missouri school library program standards approved by the Missouri Association of School Librarians to promote effective school library programs and that shall be …
Sponsors
- Nicholas Thomas (D, 019) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB3311?
- HB3311 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies and establishes provisions relating to school libraries.
- What is the status of HB3311?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3311?
- Nicholas Thomas (D, 019).
- Where is the official record for HB3311?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3311&year=2026&code=R
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