NEWS-TRIBUNE LETTER

From WLMA Member and Advocacy co-chair Christie Kaaland:

Elected representatives this session have had difficult financial challenges. One important issue, however, has not escaped their attention and support: legislation that recognizes devastating cuts made in school library programs in Washington.

Senate Bill 6380 unanimously passed the Senate and is facing the House and governor's approval next week.

Washington's grass-roots library legislation, begun by the now-famous "Spokane Moms," has gained national recognition. Upon discovering closures of their children's school libraries, in three months these women have made local history. They worked with supporters to create legislation that identifies the importance of school library programs and helps districts with emergency funding to keep libraries open.

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www.thenewstribune.com