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HomeEducation CodeCh. 7Art. 6§ 19350 Children'S Reading Program

§ 19350 Children'S Reading Program

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§ 19350 Children'S Reading Program

Key Takeaways

  • •The state wants all kids from birth to age 5 to love reading and learning.
  • •The State Librarian is in charge of this program.
  • •The program will give books to kids and help them get excited about reading.

Example

A 3-year-old kid gets a free book in the mail every month.

The program sends books to little kids so they can start loving books early.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19350 Children'S Reading Program

The Statewide Imagination Library Program is hereby established under the administration of the State Librarian for purposes of developing, implementing, promoting, and fostering a comprehensive statewide initiative for encouraging children from birth to five years of age, inclusive, to develop a love of reading and learning. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 992, Sec. 1. (SB 1183) Effective September 30, 2022.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Statewide Imagination Library ProgramState Librarianchildren from birth to five years of agelove of reading and learning

Related Statutes

  • § 19352 Children'S Reading Promotion Partnership
  • § 19354 Statewide Imagination Library Regulations
  • § 16590 Board Administrative Powers
  • § 16591 State Allocation Board Expenses
  • § 16592 School District Fund Misuse

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19350.
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