This 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 program, funded through a grant from the Department of Education, will focus on enhancing achievement for students with disabilities, increasing their access to general education settings, fostering positive school environments, and addressing service delivery costs. It emphasizes collaboration among students, families, community leaders, and the Department of Education's Special Education Advisory Panel to redesign inclusion frameworks that support 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 tasked with submitting reports on the program's effectiveness and best practices by July 1, 2026, and a comprehensive evaluation by July 1, 2027. The bill also includes an appropriation from the general fund to support the implementation of the pilot program, effective July 1, 2026.