This bill appropriates additional funds to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Student Support for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, specifically allocating $7,800,000 from the Federal Grant Fund and $4,141,200 from the Public School Income Fund. It also reduces the overall appropriation to the Division of Student Support by $9,751,600, which includes cuts to various divisions and a reduction in transportation reimbursements by $7,500,000. The bill mandates reporting on virtual enrollments and attendance, and it outlines the transfer and distribution of English Language Learner funds.
Additionally, the bill amends existing technology curriculum requirements, changing the number of components required for funding from three to two. It requires the State Department of Education to compile and report on special education expenditures and Medicaid reimbursements, ensuring transparency and supporting legislative decision-making. The bill declares an emergency, making certain sections effective immediately upon passage, while others will take effect on July 1, 2026.