Maryland SB378 establishes a Young Readers Matching Grant Program for public libraries, funding, and services.

Maryland SB378 creates a Young Readers Matching Grant Program for public libraries, ensuring funding and services. The bill mandates that employers continue to make Social Security contributions for library employees. It requires county library systems to adopt policies consistent with state standards to receive state funding. The bill outlines funding allocations for fiscal years 2028 through 2032, with the state sharing in the funding but not in any excess provided by counties.

Maryland SB378 establishes a Young Readers Matching Grant Program for public libraries, funding, and services.

Maryland SB378 creates a Young Readers Matching Grant Program for public libraries, ensuring funding and services. The bill mandates that employers continue to make Social Security contributions for library employees. It requires county library systems to adopt policies consistent with state standards to receive state funding. The bill outlines funding allocations for fiscal years 2028 through 2032, with the state sharing in the funding but not in any excess provided by counties.