This bill appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Education for the continuation of the state's online tutoring program, with the funds designated as non-lapsing. The appropriation is intended for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, and the governor is authorized to draw from the treasury for this amount. Additionally, the Department of Education is required to provide an annual report on the program's usage and effectiveness, starting June 30, 2026, to various legislative leaders and committees.
The bill also specifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2025. The fiscal note indicates that while there are no expected revenues from this bill, the expenditures for FY 2026 are indeterminable, as the online tutoring services are currently provided at no cost through Khan Academy. Future costs beyond FY 2026 remain uncertain, depending on whether a free service continues to be available or if the Department needs to contract with a vendor for tutoring services.