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. It allocates significant resources for various educational programs, including general administration, career and technical education, and mental health services. Notably, the Department of Education is mandated to submit a report on anti-bullying programming by January 15, 2026. The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining unencumbered funds for specific programs, ensuring continuity in educational support and services.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new court reporter equipment grant program, administered by the college student aid commission, which allows individuals in court reporter training programs to apply for grants to purchase necessary equipment. It appropriates $50,000 for this program and creates a dedicated fund while repealing previous sections related to the court reporter equipment incentive fund. The bill also specifies that the amount allocated for programs for at-risk children shall not exceed $10,524,389 and sets the appropriation for the work-study program at zero for the fiscal year.