The bill outlines appropriations for Iowa's education system for the fiscal year 2025-2026, allocating funds to the Department for the Blind, the Department of Education, and the State Board of Regents. Key funding includes $3,236,726 for the Department for the Blind and $7,073,808 for general administration within the Department of Education, along with specific allocations for career and technical education, public broadcasting, early childhood services, and mental health initiatives. The bill mandates the Department of Education to report on anti-bullying programming by January 15, 2026, and allows unencumbered funds to be carried over to the next fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new court reporter equipment grant program, enabling students in court reporter training to apply for grants for necessary equipment. It also establishes a dedicated fund for this program and repeals previous sections related to the court reporter equipment incentive fund. Other significant allocations include $6.6 million for the National Guard service scholarship program and $23.9 million for the Future Ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program. The bill emphasizes educational access and workforce readiness, with provisions for the State Board of Regents to submit quarterly financial reports and prohibits funding reductions for university police departments.