This bill proposes to update current statutes by appropriating $500,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027 specifically for the department of education. The funds are intended to be awarded as grants to school districts and charter schools for the purpose of building community gardens, as outlined in title 41, chapter 24 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.

The bill introduces new language that specifies the appropriation and the intended use of the funds, while leaving the existing statutes unchanged. There are no deletions from current law in this bill, ensuring that the current legal framework remains intact while providing additional financial support for educational initiatives related to community gardening.