Establishes a grant program for prison libraries to aid reintegration and reduce recidivism.
The Prison Libraries Act of 2026 establishes a grant program for prison libraries to aid reintegration and reduce recidivism. The Attorney General will award grants to states and territories that demonstrate library management experience, plans for educational programming, and a commitment to positive impact. Grants cannot be used for purchasing food, clothes, or hygiene supplies, or for physical and mental care. The Act authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
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