In what manner are unspent funds in a library program budget typically handled?

Unspent funds in a library program budget are generally returned to the general school fund at the end of a budget cycle. This practice ensures that resources are not wasted and provides an opportunity for the school to reallocate those funds to other areas of need within the institution. By returning unspent funds, schools can manage their overall budgets efficiently, ensuring that every dollar is accounted for and utilized for the benefit of all students.

The other options suggest alternative handling of these funds that do not align with standard fiscal practices. For instance, carrying over unspent funds or using them to enhance the next year's budget may be useful in some contexts, but these practices can lead to complications in budget management and often require specific provisions within school district policies. Additionally, reallocating funds to other departments usually involves a more formal process and is not the standard procedure for unspent library funds at the end of a cycle.