Priority Group I - Child Advocacy

Charge

To identify, evaluate and make recommendations on issues, legislation and services concerning children on the local, state and national levels. 1. Early childhood programs and services, 2. Intellectual freedom, 3. Legislation, 4. Library service to special population children and their caregivers, 5. Public awareness, and 6. School age programs and service.

Roster

Maria Trivisonno
(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

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Composition

Priority Group I consists of one consultant appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving a 2-year term.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

Priority Group I consists of one consultant appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving a 2-year term.

Origin

Established in 1975 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

ALSC

alsc@ala.org

312-280-2163

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