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HF 3328

Department of Education required to bring awareness of library services for blind and print disabled persons.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Backer and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota's Department of Education must promote library services for blind and print-disabled residents to increase awareness and accessibility to specialized resources.

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Bill Summary · HF 3328

Legislative bill overview

HF 3328 requires Minnesota's Department of Education to increase public awareness about library services available to blind and print-disabled individuals. The bill mandates the department to actively promote programs and resources that provide accessible materials and services to these populations through the state's library system.

Why is this important

Blind and print-disabled individuals often lack awareness of specialized library services designed to serve them, including audiobooks, large-print materials, Braille resources, and assistive technology. Better awareness could significantly improve access to information and educational resources for approximately 93,000 Minnesotans with vision impairments, enhancing their independence and quality of life.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: The bill doesn't specify funding mechanisms or budget allocations for the awareness campaign, potentially creating unfunded mandates for the Department of Education
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't define what "required awareness" means in concrete terms—advertising budget, frequency, channels, or measurable outcomes remain undefined
  • Duplication concerns: Library systems and organizations serving the blind (like National Federation of the Blind chapters) may already conduct outreach, raising questions about whether state involvement is necessary or redundant

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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