This bill appropriates additional funds to the State Department of Education for the fiscal year 2026, specifically for the Student Services Program, and increases the full-time equivalent position authorization by one. It outlines the allocation of funds from various sources, including the General Fund and federal grants, totaling approximately $2.45 million. The bill also mandates data sharing between the State Department of Education and the Legislative Services Office, requiring monthly reports on charter schools identified as underperforming and on the performance of schools involved in a building capacity project.

Additionally, the bill amends existing legislation to require the State Department of Education to engage in open, competitive procurement processes rather than being merely encouraged to do so. It establishes restrictions on the use of federal funds, ensuring that state funds are not used to replace lost federal support without legislative approval. The bill also includes provisions for reappropriation of unspent funds for office remodeling and declares an emergency for certain sections to take effect immediately upon passage.