The proposed bill, introduced by Senator Davison and Representatives Conmy, Sanford, and Schreiber-Beck, seeks to appropriate $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the purpose of providing competitive choice ready grants to school districts. These grants are intended to assist high school students in meeting the requirements of North Dakota's choice ready framework, which aligns with the state's strategic vision for education from prekindergarten through grade twelve. The bill outlines that the superintendent of public instruction will be responsible for creating an application process and developing selection criteria for the grants.

To qualify for the choice ready grants, school districts must submit an application detailing how the funds will be utilized to help students acquire essential skills and meet the requirements for postsecondary, workforce, or military readiness. Importantly, the bill specifies that grant funds cannot be used for general supplies or equipment, but must instead be directed towards providing students with experiences that promote their success after high school.