The bill proposes a gross appropriation of $640,469,100 for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates funds for various programs, including child care licensing, early childhood education, and higher education initiatives, sourced from federal revenues, special revenue funds, and the state general fund. The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability by mandating the department to maintain a searchable public website for fiscal year-to-date expenditures and requires regular reporting on out-of-state travel expenses and policy changes. Additionally, it introduces new operational requirements for state departments regarding severance pay, grant funding, and employee verification processes, including a definition of "severance pay" and a focus on maximizing workforce efficiency.

Moreover, the bill outlines strict conditions for grant funding, prohibiting the use of state funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and mandates transparency in financial aid programs. It includes provisions for child development and care services, such as ongoing rate increases for providers, comprehensive reporting on child care aspects, and a new income eligibility threshold for the child development and care program. The payment structure for providers will shift to be based on enrollment rather than attendance, and funds will be allocated for mental health consultation services for child care providers. All contracts for these services must go through a statewide request-for-proposal process, ensuring competitive bidding and effective use of appropriated funds.