New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4718 — Establishes New Jersey Imagination Library Program in DOE; appropriates $2 million.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SED

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed General Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes New Jersey Imagination Library Program within the Department of Education with $2 million funding.

This bill creates the New Jersey Imagination Library Program in the Department of Education and allocates $2 million for its implementation. The specifics of the program are not detailed as the bill text is not available.

Summary

Imagination Library Program, New Jersey-establishes in DOE;$2M

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 18A:44-6.

  • N.J.S.A. 18A:44-6

    Education and → Services ; and (9) administering the New Jersey Imagination Library Program as established pursuant to section 3 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill)

    amended

Action History

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Sponsors

  • Vin Gopal · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Gopal, Vin

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4718 do?
Imagination Library Program, New Jersey-establishes in DOE;$2M
Who sponsors S 4718?
S 4718 is sponsored by Gopal, Vin.
What is the current status of S 4718?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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