HF 5487 Minnesota House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Library services for blind and print disabled persons awareness requirements modified.

This bill modifies state laws to strengthen awareness and support for library services available to blind and print-disabled individuals in Minnesota. It requires the Department of Education to actively promote these resources and encourages the creation of a fully accessible online website to share statewide information. The legislation also mandates that the Education Department consult with other state agencies, such as those handling employment and health, to better connect these individuals with necessary services. Additionally, the bill establishes an advisory committee composed of library users to guide long-term planning and ensure the library's services remain effective.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 20, 2024 Last action May 20, 2024
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Joe McDonald
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