VirginiaVirginia would place a library specialist in its education department
Virginia’s Superintendent would employ an experienced school library specialist to help schools support student learning and train school librarians.
What it does
The Superintendent would employ at least one certified school library specialist in the Department. The specialist must have a preK–12 endorsement and five years of recent experience as a Virginia public school librarian.
The specialist would help schools use library standards and digital resources, support student literacy and technology learning, and advise on librarian licensing, evaluation, and training.
Argument forShared guidance and training could help school librarians connect library resources with classroom learning and give students more support using digital information.
Argument againstThe five-year Virginia experience rule could leave the Department with fewer people eligible for the specialist job.
More detail
The Superintendent would employ at least one certified school library specialist in the Department. The job would be in the Department of Education, and the specialist would be covered by the Virginia Personnel Act. The specialist must have a preK–12 library media endorsement and at least five years of Virginia public school librarian experience immediately before employment.
The Superintendent would require the specialist to carry out duties that support school libraries and student learning. The specialist would work with the Department, school divisions, school boards, and other state organizations. The duties include helping divisions use library standards and digital resources, supporting student literacy and technology learning, and advising on librarian licensing and evaluation.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 19Continued to next session in Education and Health (14-Y 1-N)
- Feb 9Referred to Committee on Education and HealthMinor
- Feb 9Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
- Feb 6Read third time and passed House (74-Y 22-N 0-A)Passed House
- Feb 5Read second time and engrossedMinor
- Feb 4Read first timeMinor
- Feb 2Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)Minor
- Jan 30Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)
- Jan 28Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB263)
- Jan 28Assigned HAPP sub: Elementary & Secondary EducationMinor
- Jan 28Reported from Education and referred to Appropriations (17-Y 4-N)Minor
- Jan 27Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 1-N)
- Jan 23Assigned HED sub: K-12 SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 9Referred to Committee on EducationMinor
- Jan 9Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101218DIntroduced
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