1. The Thomas Edison State College, after consultation with the State Librarian, and after consultation with the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, shall purchase and provide to designated area libraries or other public facilities accessible to the blind or visually impaired that may be appropriate an optical scanner, which converts printed materials into synthetic speech for the benefit of the blind and visually impaired. The President of Thomas Edison State College shall provide for the training of personnel in the proper use of these devices.

L.1981,c.225,s.1; amended 2001, c.137, s.30.