Library online databases funding increase provision and appropriation

This bill increases annual funding by $2.9 million for statewide licenses to online library databases in Minnesota. It directly provides resources to school media centers, public libraries, state government agency libraries, and college/university libraries. The funding, allocated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, supports access to digital research materials through the Electronic Library for Minnesota program. The appropriation comes from the state general fund and is administered by the Department of Education.