Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to increase financial support for library online databases in Minnesota. This support is aimed at improving access to digital resources across various educational and public institutions.

Main Provisions

• Funding Appropriation: The bill allocates funds from the general fund specifically for the Department of Education. This allocation is intended to be used for purchasing statewide licenses to online databases.
• Beneficiaries: The bill targets several types of libraries and institutions, including school media centers, public libraries, state government agency libraries, and libraries at both public and private colleges and universities in Minnesota. This includes a cooperative effort with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
• Amount: It proposes a total of $2,900,000 to be allocated for this purpose.

Significant Changes

• This bill signifies an increase in funding across the board for library-related online resources. It consolidates efforts to provide equitable access to high-quality digital information through funding managed by the Department of Education.

Relevant Terms

education finance, library online databases, appropriating money, digital resources, Department of Education, general fund, libraries, statewide licenses, Minnesota Office of Higher Education