This bill amends existing legislation regarding the funding and reporting requirements for the aeronautics and commercial over-the-road technical program in Independent School District No. 482, Little Falls. It clarifies that the funds allocated for this program can be used for various expenses, including equipment, staffing, travel, and contracted services. Additionally, the bill mandates that by February 1, 2027, the district must provide a report to legislative committees detailing the funded activities, program participation, demographic information of students, and partnerships with higher education and private providers. Notably, the report must also include an assessment of how early expenditures contributed to the timely implementation of the program.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that allow for program expenditures incurred after May 24, 2023, and before the official grant award from the Department of Education to be considered eligible for reimbursement from the grant. This change aims to ensure that the school district can recover costs associated with the program's early implementation. The effective date of this amendment is retroactively set to May 24, 2023.