Description General Description: This bill enacts provisions related to requirements in a public school library. Highlighted Provisions: Bill requires a local education agency (LEA) to adopt a policy that governs practices related to library development; collection of library instructional material; and reconsideration of library instructional materials Bill Details Bill Number: SB0253Year: 2026Status: Senate/ filedLast Action: Mar 06, 2026 Sponsor SenatorMichael K. McKellRepublican - District 25 Fiscal Note Fiscal Note Amount: $0NoneView Fiscal Note Utah PTA Response Utah PTA Position Support Utah PTA Resolution: EDU 2021-2 | Teacher Librarians and School Library Media ProgramsImpact on Children: Literacy is a critical component to student's academic success. Districts should have policies that outline how they develop and curate library materials so that students' literacy can be increased while also protecting them from inappropriate materials. Commission: Education Utah PTA Public Policy Program National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage local school boards to meet Utah State Board of Education standards for high quality library media center staffing, programs, resources, and facilities.
