Item 256 | First Year - FY2001 | Second Year - FY2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assistance for Cultural and Artistic Affairs (14300) | $21,240,201 | $21,240,201 |
| Financial Assistance to Public Libraries - Formula Aid (14301) | FY2001 $21,240,201 | FY2002 $21,240,201 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2001 $20,485,543 | FY2002 $20,485,543 |
| Federal Trust | FY2001 $754,658 | FY2002 $754,658 |
Authority: Title 42.1, Chapter 3, Code of Virginia.
A. Funds provided in this Item are sufficient to meet the Commonwealth's objective to fully fund the state formula for state aid to local libraries.
B. It is the objective of the Commonwealth that all local public libraries receiving state aid provide access to their patrons to worldwide electronic information on the Internet. It is the intent of the General Assembly that local public libraries receiving state aid invest in the technology necessary to provide or enhance this service.