The bill S. 104 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 60-9-15, which outlines the allocation of funds appropriated for aid to county libraries. The bill stipulates that the distribution of these funds will be based on a per capita calculation according to the most recent United States Census, ensuring that no county receives less than $150,000, contingent on legislative funding. Additionally, it requires that local library support must meet or exceed the amount spent on library operations from local sources in the second preceding year.

To qualify for these funds, county libraries must certify to the State Library that they do not provide any books or materials that appeal to the prurient interests of children under seventeen in their children, youth, or teen sections, and that such materials are only available with explicit parental consent. Furthermore, libraries are required to recertify their compliance with this provision quarterly before receiving any disbursements. This measure is intended to ensure that public funding for libraries aligns with community standards regarding children's access to certain materials.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 60-9-15
Latest Version: 60-9-15