The bill appropriates a total of $2,430,570,100 from the General Fund to the Public School Income Fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with significant allocations directed towards various divisions within the Public Schools Educational Support Program. Key allocations include $11 million from the Federal Grant Fund to the Division of Teachers and $240 million to the Division of Student Support. The bill emphasizes the use of these funds for professional development, instructional staff compensation, classroom technology, and educational programs, while also allowing for the transfer of appropriations among divisions to ensure compliance with funding provisions. Additionally, it mandates the State Department of Education to report on the effectiveness of funded programs and the outcomes of technology education initiatives by January 5, 2026.

Furthermore, the legislation includes provisions for the use of cigarette, tobacco, and lottery income tax revenues to support school safety improvements and substance abuse prevention programs. It also highlights the importance of supporting English language learners and advanced opportunities for students, with dedicated funding for these initiatives. The bill outlines definitions for terms related to fund allocation and mandates year-end reconciliation of funds, ensuring accountability for any surplus or deficit. The State Department of Education is encouraged to engage in competitive acquisition processes for contracts exceeding $25,000, with a report on these contracts due by December 1, 2025. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, following the declaration of an emergency.