Establishes New Jersey Imagination Library Project in DOE; appropriates $2 million.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a new Imagination Library project within the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE). The project will provide free, age-appropriate books to children from birth through age five, delivered directly to their homes. The bill also includes a one-time appropriation of $2 million to fund the initial setup and operation of the program statewide. This initiative aims to promote early literacy and foster a love of reading in young children.
Key provisions
- Establishes the New Jersey Imagination Library Project.
- The project will distribute books to children aged 0-5.
- The DOE will oversee the implementation of the program.
- The bill allocates $2 million for the project's initial funding.
Who is affected
- Children aged 0-5 in New Jersey
- Parents and caregivers of young children in New Jersey
- The New Jersey Department of Education
- Public Libraries in New Jersey
Notable changes
- Provides a state-level initiative for the Imagination Library program.
- Creates a dedicated funding stream for the program within the DOE.
Fiscal impact
The bill appropriates $2 million to support the establishment and operation of the New Jersey Imagination Library Project.
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