Senate Bill 2348, also known as House Bill 2423, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the qualifications and employment requirements for library information specialists in public schools. The bill mandates that the state board of education, in consultation with the department of education, qualifies an advanced degree in media and technology as a valid credential for obtaining a library information specialist endorsement. Furthermore, it establishes specific employment criteria based on student enrollment numbers for public high schools. Schools with enrollments between 750 and 1,500 students must employ a full-time library information specialist, while those with fewer than 750 students must either hire a part-time specialist or designate a teacher as a library information coordinator.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a library is open during regular school hours without a library information specialist present, a teacher or other staff member must supervise students in the library. This legislation aims to ensure that students have access to qualified library personnel and resources, thereby enhancing their educational experience. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.