This bill establishes a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to create a pilot program aimed at providing grants to schools that offer foreign language instruction to students in kindergarten through grade three. The program will be implemented by the superintendent of public instruction starting in the 2025-26 school year and will continue through the 2026-27 school year. Schools participating in the program can receive annual grants of up to $2,500 to cover program costs, materials, or stipends, with the superintendent responsible for developing the participation requirements and procedures.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $49,500 from the state general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for the purpose of funding this pilot program during the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance foreign language education in early childhood, promoting linguistic skills among young students in North Dakota.