The proposed amendments to Senate Bill No. aim to establish a legislative intent regarding choice ready grants for school districts in North Dakota, replacing the previous appropriation to the Department of Public Instruction. The bill emphasizes the importance of seeking federal funds or other grant opportunities to continue supporting high school students in meeting the state's choice ready framework requirements. It outlines the intent of the sixty-ninth legislative assembly to ensure that the state's choice ready framework aligns with the strategic vision for prekindergarten through grade twelve education, ensuring that all students graduate equipped with necessary knowledge and skills.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the superintendent of public instruction will create an application and selection criteria for grant awards. To qualify for a choice ready grant, school districts must submit an application detailing how the funds will help students acquire essential skills and meet various readiness pathway requirements. The bill also clarifies that grant funds cannot be used for general supplies or equipment and must be directed towards providing students with experiences that promote success after high school.