"New Jersey Prison Libraries Act"; establishes "Prison Libraries Fund" and appropriates $1 million.
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This bill creates the "New Jersey Prison Libraries Act" to establish a dedicated fund, the "Prison Libraries Fund," and provides $1 million in initial funding. The fund will be managed by the Department of Corrections and used to offer library services, programs, and resources to incarcerated individuals. The fund’s resources are specifically restricted to library-related activities and cannot be used for items like food, medical care, or general administrative costs.
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