SB3177 - Cards for Kids Act

• Waives nonresident fees for students in unincorporated Illinois areas who meet federal poverty income guidelines at public libraries.

• Removes provisions stating public libraries may opt out of participating in nonresident card reciprocal borrowing programs within regional library systems.

• Applies to both the Illinois Local Library Act and the Public Library District Act of 1991.

• Exempts the mandate from State Mandates Act reimbursement requirements, allowing implementation without state funding.