From 41ba4f74f32275aa4d26720de99df59767b811b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jarrod Millman <jarrod.millman@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 May 2025 15:50:15 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] Add LTS to SPEC 0

---
 spec-0000/index.md | 14 ++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+)

diff --git a/spec-0000/index.md b/spec-0000/index.md
index 0bdf2f53..911e5142 100644
--- a/spec-0000/index.md
+++ b/spec-0000/index.md
@@ -42,6 +42,16 @@ For instance, if a newer minimum version of a core package is needed by a projec
 which is not backported to older versions.
 {{< /admonition >}}
 
+{{< admonition note >}}
+Certain projects (e.g., projects that have more resources) may wish to provide long-term support (LTS) of an additional year.
+
+Specifically, for projects wishing to provide LTS we recommend that:
+
+1. Support for Python versions be dropped **4 years** after their initial release.
+2. Support for core package dependencies be dropped **3 years** after their initial release.
+
+{{< /admonition >}}
+
 ### Core Project Endorsement
 
 <!--
@@ -84,6 +94,10 @@ The situation has since improved due to improved installations via binary wheels
 
 ### Support Window
 
+{{< admonition note >}}
+For LTS, add 1 year to the support window.
+{{< /admonition >}}
+
 ```mermaid
 {{< include-raw "chart.md" >}}
 ```