Please excuse the duplicate posting:
Here is the Feb. 15 update:
Dear CASL members,
Wow, what an experience it was for those of us who were in person and/or remote for the 2/13/25 public hearing for SB 1271
Biggest takeaway from Thursday night: we need to keep going!
Let’s continue to inform legislators that CT residents
overwhelmingly support SB 1271.
During the public hearing, oral testifiers in favor of SB 1271 were thoughtful and eloquent, modeling civil discourse for those listening and participating.
The Save School Librarians page has over 860 people who sent letters! If you haven’t already signed it, PLEASE sign that letter now. Let’s keep sharing it with friends and family in Connecticut. Let’s get to well over 1000 quickly! Share this link (https://www.saveschoollibrarians.org/caslfreedomtoread2025) widely with people in your network who support students’ freedom to read. That link will automatically email signers’ legislators. Hopefully this bill gets to a point where it will be voted on by all legislators.
The written testimony submitted so far overwhelmingly supports SB1271 (Over 80% written testimony supports; less than 18% opposes!!!) - You can review written testimony here. Pay attention to the bill numbers on the page.
What can you do NOW to continue to show your support for SB1271?
Submit written testimony as soon as possible. Here’s how:
From the CT Library Association website:
“Thank you for joining the Connecticut Association of School Librarians, Connecticut Library Association, Connecticut Library Consortium, and EveryLibrary in advocacy efforts during the 2025 Legislative Session. Following are directions on how to submit written testimony”: Submit your written testimony here.
Remember to:
Select "2/13/2025 3:00 PM" from the "Hearing Date and Time" dropdown.
Select "SB01271 - AAC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES" from the "Bill Number(s)" box.
Include your first and last name, as well as any other pertinent information (e.g. title and org/agency) (You can be anonymous. You do not have to put your title or organization in).
Be sure to choose in SUPPORT
Proofread your testimony, then upload your file and submit!
As always, we thank you for your support and persistence.
Questions or concerns - Email to president@ctcasl.org
Sincerely,
Jenny, Val, & the CASL Board
