NY S07093

Increases state aid eligibility for library construction projects from 75 percent to 90 percent of total approved costs for public libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities.

Eliminates the separate category for "economically distressed communities" that previously qualified for 90 percent state aid, consolidating it into the single economically disadvantaged community category.

Requires applications requesting state aid above 75 percent to demonstrate how projects will address service needs of economically disadvantaged communities through documentation of poverty rates, English language learner concentrations, high school graduation rates, fiscal capacity, or other relevant factors.

Establishes procedures for both single building project applications and new coordinated project applications (submitted by public library systems) with similar approval requirements and documentation standards.

Removes the expiration date of March 31, 2026 for the public library construction grant program, making it permanent.