Expands state aid eligibility for library construction; repealer

This bill expands state funding for public library construction in New York by increasing the maximum aid amount from 75% to 90% of project costs for libraries located in economically disadvantaged communities. To qualify for this higher funding level, libraries must provide documentation showing that the project addresses specific community needs, such as high poverty rates or low graduation rates, and that the library lacks the financial capacity to cover at least 25% of the expenses. The legislation also repeals previous provisions related to economically distressed communities and extends the deadline for completing certain projects delayed by the state's COVID-19 emergency.