158.102 Requirement for library media center -- Employment of librarian. - Kentucky Statutes

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Page 1 of 1 158.102 Requirement for library media center -- Employment of librarian. (1) The board of education for each local school district shall establish and maintain a library media center in every elementary and secondary school to promote
information literacy and technology in the curriculum, and to facilitate teaching,
student achievement, and lifelong learning. (2) (a) Schools shall employ a school media librarian to organize, equip, and manage the operations of the school media library. The school media librarian shall
hold the appropriate certificate of legal qualifications in accordance with KRS
161.020 and 161.030. A certified school media librarian may be employed to
serve two (2) or more schools in a school district with the consent of the
school councils. (b) If a vacancy occurs, the school council may fill the vacancy on a temporary basis by employing:
1. A person who is pursuing certification as a school media librarian in
accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the
Education Professional Standards Board; or 2. A temporary employee for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days. Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 339, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.