The bill establishes a pilot program aimed at improving educational outcomes, safety, and accountability for students with disabilities, set to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. The Minnesota Department of Education is tasked with creating a grant program that focuses on enhancing achievement for these students, increasing their access to general education settings, fostering positive school environments, and addressing service delivery costs. The program will involve collaboration with various stakeholders, including students, families, and community leaders, to redesign inclusion frameworks that prioritize continuous improvement and performance measurement beyond standardized test scores.

Additionally, the bill outlines a selection process for grantees, requiring detailed proposals that address various aspects of inclusive education, such as classroom accessibility, neurodiversity-affirming practices, and measurable outcomes. The Department of Education is also mandated to submit reports evaluating the pilot program's effectiveness and best practices by July 2026 and July 2027. Furthermore, the bill appropriates funds from the general fund to support the implementation of this pilot program, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.