This bill mandates specific ratios of school library media specialists to students in public schools in New Jersey, establishing minimum staffing requirements based on school enrollment. For schools with fewer than 300 students, at least one half-time library media specialist is required. Schools with enrollments between 300 and 1,499 must employ at least one full-time specialist, while those with 1,500 or more students must have a minimum of two full-time specialists. Additionally, the bill stipulates that secondary school library media specialists must dedicate a certain amount of time each school day to library work, which varies according to the school's enrollment size.

Furthermore, the bill requires public schools with an enrollment of 500 or more students to employ at least one full-time library clerk, with an additional clerk required for every additional 500 students. The Commissioner of Education is granted the authority to waive these staffing requirements for up to one school year under specific circumstances, but no more than two waivers can be granted within a five-year period. This legislation aims to enhance students' access to information resources and support their academic success by ensuring qualified library media specialists are available in schools.