School Library Month

2025-2026 Bill 5023: School Library Month - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5023
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Bauer, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0444CM-RM26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 28, 2026
Adopted by the House on January 28, 2026
Summary: School Library Month
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

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Action Description with journal page number

1/28/2026

House

Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 385
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01/28/2026

A
house
RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS "SCHOOL
LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

W
hereas, celebrated
every April in the United States, School Library Month is spearheaded by the
American Association of School Librarians to highlight the vital role of school
libraries and certified librarians in transforming learning, encouraging
reading, supporting student success, and building strong school communities. Activities
such as book swaps, author visits, and themed displays entertainingly invite
library patrons to explore the library and learn more of its many services and
offerings; and

W
hereas, school
libraries provide equitable access to high-quality books, digital resources,
and technology while promoting literacy, fostering a love of reading, and
teaching critical research and information literacy skills; and

W
hereas, school
librarians collaborate with teachers to support instruction; strengthen
curriculum; and empower students to become curious, capable, and informed
learners; and

W
hereas, School Library
Month also highlights the library as a welcoming space where all students can
explore ideas, develop creativity, and grow both academically and personally;
and

W
hereas, the House of
Representatives is pleased to encourage the citizens of our great State, most
particularly its students, to join in celebrating School Library Month this
April, and, moreover, the members encourage our young people to patronize and
enjoy their school libraries throughout the school year. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, declare the month of April 2026 as "School Library Month"
in the State of South Carolina.

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