This bill appropriates additional funds to the Division of Career Technical Education for the fiscal year 2026, totaling $12,323,700. The funding includes $10 million from the General Fund and $1,682,900 from the Federal Grant Fund for postsecondary programs, as well as $360,400 for secondary and general programs. Additionally, it allocates $24,500 from the Federal Grant Fund for related programs. The bill mandates that technical colleges receive $1,666,666 each for capacity enhancements, with a cap of $10 million from the General Fund, and requires these institutions to submit interim and end-of-year reports on fund expenditures.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Division of Career Technical Education to report on the outcomes of adult education and literacy investments, detailing expenditures over the past five fiscal years and assessing the return on investment. It also exempts certain programs from object transfer limitations, allowing for more flexibility in budget management. The bill includes specific conditions and restrictions on the appropriations and declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.