New Jersey Prison Libraries Act establishes a fund to improve prison libraries.

The New Jersey Prison Libraries Act creates the "Prison Libraries Fund" within the Department of Corrections. The fund, with an initial appropriation of $1 million, aims to enhance library services for incarcerated individuals. It mandates the expansion of library infrastructure, including computers and internet access, acquisition of modern materials, and provision of audiobooks and accessible reading materials. The fund also supports cultural exchange programs, book discussions, language services, education, job training, artistic programming, and financial literacy.

New Jersey Prison Libraries Act establishes a fund to improve prison libraries.

The New Jersey Prison Libraries Act creates the "Prison Libraries Fund" within the Department of Corrections. The fund, with an initial appropriation of $1 million, aims to enhance library services for incarcerated individuals. It mandates the expansion of library infrastructure, including computers and internet access, acquisition of modern materials, and provision of audiobooks and accessible reading materials. The fund also supports cultural exchange programs, book discussions, language services, education, job training, artistic programming, and financial literacy.