The bill proposes a supplemental appropriation of $29.2 million for the Department of Education's Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, aimed at providing grants and aid to local school districts and special programs. This funding is in addition to the amounts appropriated by Act 572 of 2023 and includes allocations for various initiatives such as assessment testing, distance learning, and special education. Specific line items include $6 million for URT actual collection adjustments, $3 million for student growth, and $8 million for distance learning, among others.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, indicating that the funds are urgently needed due to unforeseen circumstances that have rendered previous appropriations insufficient for the Department's operations. The emergency declaration emphasizes the necessity of immediate funding to ensure the continuation of essential governmental services related to education. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, or if vetoed, upon the override of such a veto.