Beginning January 1st, 2023, each trustee, elected or appointed, of a public library or association library will be required to complete a minimum of two hours of trustee education annually (Education Law 260-d added by Chapter 468 of the Laws of 2021).
To help all trustees understand and meet the new trustee education requirements, Lauren Moore, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and State Librarian established a joint New York State Library (NYSL) and Public Library System Director’s Organization (PULISDO) Trustee Education Committee. The Committee created a Frequently Asked Questions document and other supporting materials to help trustees and library directors understand the new law and the new requirements.
