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MI HB6431

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bronna Kahle

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the Imagination Library of Michigan program to promote early childhood literacy and love of reading for preschool children.

  • Requires program funds to provide one age-appropriate book per month to each registered child from birth to age 5 through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, delivered monthly to children's homes at no cost to families.

  • Establishes a 50% matching grant program administered by the Library to support local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library affiliates.

  • Creates the Imagination Library of Michigan Fund in the state treasury, administered by the Library of Michigan, with funds available for appropriation to support the program.

  • Authorizes the Library of Michigan to promulgate rules under the Administrative Procedures Act to implement the program.

Legislative Description

Libraries: state; imagination library of Michigan program; create, and provide funding. Amends title of 1982 PA 540 (MCL 397.11 - 397.24) & adds secs. 3a & 12a.

State agencies (existing): treasury

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/11/2022

10/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors10/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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