The bill outlines appropriations for Iowa's education system for the fiscal year 2025-2026, focusing on funding for the Department for the Blind, the Department of Education, and the State Board of Regents. Key allocations include $3,207,190 for the Department for the Blind and $7,073,808 for general administration within the Department of Education. The bill mandates a report from the Department of Education by January 15, 2026, detailing anti-bullying programming and expenditures. Additional funding is designated for career and technical education, early childhood services, and mental health training for educators, with an emphasis on supporting at-risk students and enhancing educational outcomes.

Moreover, the bill introduces a court reporter equipment grant program, appropriating $50,000 from the general fund for this initiative, while repealing previous code sections related to the program and transferring any remaining funds to the new grant program fund. It also specifies that the amount appropriated for programs for at-risk children shall not exceed $10,524,389 and eliminates funding for the work-study program under section 256.209. The bill amends fiscal year references in section 284.13, ensuring continuity in funding for essential educational services and enhancing resources for both teachers and students in specialized training programs.