According to §9335 (b) (2) of the Education Code (24 PA.C.S.) – Public Library Code, the local library or library system shall annually spend not less than 12% of its operating budget on collections, excluding costs of an unusual, emergency or nonrecurring nature for Incentive for Excellence level of the Pennsylvania State Aid to Public Libraries Program. In this instance, the Excellent and Equitable Youth Services Local Library Grant is considered as a nonrecurring cost.
