Item 236 | First Year - FY2007 | Second Year - FY2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Assistance for Educational, Cultural, Community, and Artistic Affairs (14300) | $17,808,571 | $17,808,571 |
| State Formula Aid for Local Public Libraries (14301) | FY2007 $17,808,571 | FY2008 $17,808,571 |
| Fund Sources: | ||
| General | FY2007 $17,808,571 | FY2008 $17,808,571 |
Authority: Title 42.1, Chapter 3, Code of Virginia.
A. 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.
B. Included in this appropriation is $90,070 the first year and $90,070 the second year from the general fund to supplement the state formula aid distribution provided in Title 42.1, Code of Virginia, for libraries or library systems serving populations greater than 600,000.