The bill proposes a gross appropriation of $756,217,000 for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. This funding is allocated across various programs, including child development and care, early childhood education, and higher education initiatives, with specific amounts set aside for administrative support and information technology. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability by requiring the department to maintain a public website detailing fiscal expenditures and to report regularly on operational aspects, including out-of-state travel expenses. It also includes provisions to ensure that funds are not used to restrict access to government resources for marginalized communities and encourages the use of Michigan-based businesses for procurement.

Additionally, the bill enhances oversight and management of grant programs funded by local governments, mandating reporting on actions that may restrict local health officers' duties and ensuring that appropriations are not expended until existing project funds are exhausted. It establishes a comprehensive framework for grant administration, including a standard application process and reporting obligations for recipients, while emphasizing transparency through regular status reports and record retention for auditing. The bill also creates a dual enrollment task force to improve access to dual enrollment programs and allocates funds for mental health consultation services for child care providers, among other initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes and child development services.