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This bill appropriates state funds to the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra to support the statewide implementation of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program, a literacy initiative that provides free books to children from birth to age five. The bill allocates two separate sets of funds: first, $1,491,211 for program costs in fiscal year 2025-2026 and $2,492,155 for the same purpose in fiscal year 2026-2027, and second, $315,000 for administrative costs in fiscal year 2025-2026 and $347,250 for administrative costs in fiscal year 2026-2027. In exchange for these funds, the United Way is required to submit two detailed financial reports to the Interim Finance Committee – one in December 2026 and a final report in September 2027 – and must make all financial records available to the Legislative Auditor if requested. The bill stipulates that any unspent funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027, and that the appropriations will become effective on July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to support early childhood literacy by funding a program that provides free books to children across Nevada.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12467/Overview