Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Apr 28, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Apr 28, 2023
Education and Workforce
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
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Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill establishes certain resources for placing social workers in public libraries to assist patrons with accessing health, nutrition, and other social services. Specifically, the Department of Education (ED) must award competitive grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) with an accredited school of social work to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries. Additionally, ED must establish a center to provide resources and technical assistance to states, local governments, Indian tribes, IHEs, and others related to hiring and retaining social workers in libraries.
Timeline · 3 actions
Apr 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.