South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 24 - EDUCATION
Article 24:30 - State Library
Chapter 24:30:04 - Funding of public libraries
Section 24:30:04:04 - Priorities for awarding of grants
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
The State Library may from time to time disburse grant funds for various purposes including special projects, technology, and training. The highest priority shall be given to projects that include technology components. Funds shall be granted for projects within the limits of available funds and in the following priority order:
(1) Multitype library projects maintained by two or more counties operating under a single administrative unit or a consortium of libraries representing two or more counties, school districts, or other administrative units;
(2) Library projects of a joint city/county library operating under a single administrative unit or a consortium of multitype libraries representing a single county or other administrative unit;
(3) A combined school/public library or academic/public library maintained jointly by the school district or academic institution and the city or county and providing service to a population of 5,000 or less;
(4) A combined school/public library or academic/public library maintained jointly by the school district or academic institution and the city or county and providing service to a population of 5,001 or more;
(5) A municipal library cooperating with a school library or academic library, but not administratively combined;
(6) A school library, academic library, special library, or a municipal library applying independently; and
(7) Within each priority listed in subdivisions (1) to (6) of this section, the order in which proposals meeting all the qualifications outlined in § 24:30:04:05, 24:30:04:06, 24:30:04:07, or 24:30:04:08 are received by the State Library.
General Authority: SDCL 14-1-59(2).
Law Implemented: SDCL 14-1-46, 14-1-54.
