The proposed bill aims to provide an appropriation for the Department of Career and Technical Education in North Dakota, covering expenses for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. It includes a total appropriation of $82,605,333, which reflects adjustments in various funding categories, such as an increase in operating expenses and grants for secondary education. Notably, the bill introduces a new line item for workforce training, allocating $3,250,000, and specifies one-time funding for virtual reality career exploration and moving expenses, totaling $1,150,000.

Additionally, the bill includes an exemption for the statewide area career center initiative grant program, allowing unexpended funds from previous appropriations to be carried over into the new biennium. It also declares an emergency for the $150,000 allocated for moving expenses, emphasizing the urgency of these funds. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance career and technical education funding while ensuring flexibility in the use of federal and state resources.