The bill establishes a Textbook Grant Program for State Interns, which will be administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. Under this program, eligible students who complete an unpaid short-term internship at a State entity and are enrolled in good standing in an undergraduate degree program will be able to apply for a one-time grant of $500. This grant is intended to help cover the costs of textbooks and other course materials for the succeeding semester. Applicants must provide documentation to support their eligibility, including a statement of intent to continue their enrollment.

The program aims to alleviate the financial burden of educational materials for students engaged in unpaid internships within State government, where the average undergraduate student spends over $1,200 annually on textbooks and course materials. The bill is set to take effect immediately and will first apply to the full academic year following its enactment.