This bill proposes a one-time appropriation of $24,000,000 from the state general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for a passthrough grant aimed at funding a science museum construction project. The funding is designated for the biennium starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill stipulates that the grant can only be awarded if the prospective recipient certifies that they have secured at least $24,000,000 in matching funds from nonstate sources.

The legislation emphasizes the importance of private funding by requiring the grant recipient to demonstrate their ability to raise matching funds before receiving state support. This approach aims to ensure that the project has a solid financial foundation and encourages community investment in the science museum initiative.