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MN HF2065

MN HF2065
Library online databases funding increased, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to education finance; increasing funding for library online databases; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill increases funding for the Electronic Library for Minnesota by appropriating $2.9 million in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support statewide licenses for online databases. These licenses will be available to a diverse range of institutions, including school media centers, public libraries, state government agency libraries, and public and private college or university libraries. The appropriation will be made from the state's general fund to the Department of Education, and the database selections will be made in cooperation with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. By providing consistent funding for these online resources, the bill aims to improve access to digital information and research materials across various educational and public institutions in Minnesota.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Author added Jones (on 04/10/2025)

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