The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing funding for personal services and operating expenses across various divisions. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees for the Department of Education - Shared Services and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, with specific salary rates for each position. The bill includes provisions for temporary or part-time employees and outlines total appropriated amounts for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Key financial allocations include $6,769,373 for regular salaries in Shared Services, $13,832,717 for State Operations, and significant funding for programs such as the Child Nutrition Program and Medicaid Reimbursement Program. Notably, the bill deletes the position of Fiscal Division Manager from the Shared Services structure while increasing the maximum number of employees in certain categories.

Additionally, the bill appropriates a total of $899,212 for various educational programs, including $400,000 for operating expenses related to conferences and $50 million for School Safety Grants. It establishes a position pool for the Department of Education and allows for the carry forward of unexpended funds from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education Fund Account. The bill introduces new legal language regarding maximum employee positions and salary rates for the Professional Licensure Standards Board, modifies timelines for certain provisions, and includes special language for fund distribution oversight. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, is crucial for the operation of the agency, emphasizing the need for timely implementation to avoid harm to essential governmental programs.