Minnesota establishes the Imagination Library program to provide free books to children from birth to age five.

The bill establishes the Minnesota Imagination Library program, a partnership with the Dollywood Foundation to provide free books to children from birth to age five. The Department of Education will select a statewide entity to coordinate the program and match 50% of the cost of books and mailing. Local affiliates, which can be nonprofit organizations, school districts, or public libraries, must also match 50% of the cost. The program aims to enroll at least 50% of eligible children by the end of fiscal year 2029 and will be integrated into early childhood screening appointments.

Minnesota establishes the Imagination Library program to provide free books to children from birth to age five.

The bill establishes the Minnesota Imagination Library program, a partnership with the Dollywood Foundation to provide free books to children from birth to age five. The Department of Education will select a statewide entity to coordinate the program and match 50% of the cost of books and mailing. Local affiliates, which can be nonprofit organizations, school districts, or public libraries, must also match 50% of the cost. The program aims to enroll at least 50% of eligible children by the end of fiscal year 2029 and will be integrated into early childhood screening appointments.