The bill aims to enhance funding for career and technical education (CTE) programs in middle grades by requiring the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute funds to accredited elementary and K-12 school districts with junior high, middle school, or 7th and 8th grade programs. It mandates the Superintendent to establish rules for the distribution of these funds, including application forms, budget procedures, and accounting rules. The legislation emphasizes that state funding should complement federal funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, ensuring that the distribution method is equitable and not limited by school size.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $240,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 specifically for middle grades CTE. This appropriation is intended to be part of the ongoing budget for future legislative sessions. The bill is designed to support the growing recognition of the importance of CTE in middle grades, allowing for broader participation in funding opportunities and enhancing educational pathways for students.