This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating an additional $300,000 from the state general fund to the state department of corrections specifically for the braille transcription program for the fiscal year 2026-2027. This new funding is intended to supplement the existing allocation of $200,000 that the department currently provides annually for the program, thereby increasing the total funding to $500,000 for that year. The bill also establishes the expectation that this increased funding will continue in future years.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the state department of corrections submit annual reports on the braille transcription program by October 15 for three consecutive years, detailing the number of students served both within and outside the state in the prior fiscal year. This requirement for reporting is a new insertion into the current statutes, aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability regarding the program's impact and reach.