Section 1.755  Requirements for Library Information Specialists Beginning July 1, 2004

No individual shall be assigned to provide library and audio-visual services to students, teachers and other school personnel unless that individual holds a professional educator license that is valid for the grade level or levels of the students to be served and:

a)         holds an endorsement for Library Information Specialist or a comparable, previously issued endorsement such as Media or Library Science;

b)         is assigned pursuant to 23 Ill. Adm. Code 25.430 (Short-Term Approvals for Teachers at All Grade Levels); or

c)         has completed 16 semester hours of library science coursework if licensed prior to July 1, 2004.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 5744, effective April 21, 2021)