Education - Regional Resource Centers and County Libraries - Funding
In the House - Hearing 3/18 at 12:45 p.m.
Summary
The bill sets new dollar‑per‑resident amounts that state and county governments must pay to regional resource centers and county public libraries from fiscal year 2022 through 2032 and beyond. It also requires every county library to offer at least one of several specified programs, such as early‑childhood literacy, information‑technology instruction, digital‑equity initiatives, emergency‑response services, STEM outreach, or mental‑health support. Compliance is tied to state funding, with the Comptroller able to withhold money if libraries do not adopt policies that meet state standards.
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