The bill amends the requirements for the State Librarian and regional library system directors in Arkansas. For the State Librarian, it introduces provisions allowing work experience in library science to substitute for a master's degree from an accredited graduate school, provided this substitution is approved by the board. Additionally, it clarifies that such substitutions will not disqualify the library from receiving state funds.

Similarly, the bill modifies the qualifications for regional library system directors, permitting work experience in library operations to replace the requirement for a master's degree from an accredited program, again subject to approval by the regional library system board of trustees. This change also ensures that regional library systems will not be disqualified from receiving state funds due to these adjusted qualifications.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB181 Original - 2-3-2025 01:54 PM: 13-2-905(c)
Old version SB181 V2 - 2-10-2025 11:16 AM: 13-2-204(b), 13-2-905(c)
SB 181: 13-2-905(c)
Act 242: 13-2-204(b), 13-2-905(c)