Annually, before the first day of July, every intermediate unit, which operates or participates in the operation of an audio-visual library and instructional materials center, shall submit to the Department of Public Instruction¹ a report of the cost of operating or participating in the operation of such audio-visual library and instructional materials center.

Whenever funds become available from any source whatever for the purpose of (1) making special grants to intermediate units to operate or participate in the operation of audio-visual libraries and instructional materials centers in accordance with policies approved by the State Board of Education, or (2) purchasing mobile units and/or portable exhibits for use in connection with or independently of established audio-visual libraries and instructional materials centers, or either of them, the Department of Public Instruction may expend such funds for such purpose or purposes in amounts to be determined by the Department of Public Instruction in accordance with policies approved by the State Board of Education. This section shall not be construed to authorize the expenditure of any State funds for such purposes unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly.