This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $665,000 from the state highway fund to the department of transportation specifically for Apache county's rural school bus route enhancement and soil stabilization pilot project in fiscal year 2026-2027. This new funding is intended to support local infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing transportation for rural schools.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriation is contingent upon Apache county securing at least $60,000 in matching funds from non-state sources, ensuring local investment in the project. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that exempts this appropriation from the lapsing provisions of existing law, allowing the funds to remain available for use beyond the typical fiscal year constraints.