Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 9-918-A. General operating subsidy

(a) On or before the first day of May 1971, and annually thereafter, each intermediate unit shall submit to the Superintendent of Public Instruction  1 for prior review and approval, a budget estimating the cost of operating and administering the intermediate unit program of services for the ensuing school year.

(b) In May 1971, and annually thereafter in May, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall estimate the amount to be paid by the Commonwealth to each intermediate unit based upon approved budgets. In July 1971, and annually thereafter in July, the Commonwealth shall pay to each intermediate unit an advance payment equal to one-half of such estimated amount. In December 1971, the Commonwealth shall pay to each intermediate unit the balance of such estimated amount. In December 1972, and annually thereafter in December, the Commonwealth shall pay to each intermediate unit the balance of the State's share of the budget approved for such school year, less any State funds paid in the previous school year which were unexpended or unencumbered at the end of the previous school year.

(c) In computing approved budget expenditures, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall not consider Federal payments and payments by the Commonwealth on behalf of the Federal Government.