This bill appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Education for the continuation of the state's online tutoring program, specifically Tutor.com, for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. The funds are designated as non-lapsing, meaning they will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Education report annually on the program's usage and effectiveness, starting June 30, 2026, to various legislative leaders and committees.

The fiscal note indicates that while the bill authorizes a $1,000,000 appropriation, the Department of Education's current contract for the online tutoring program is $1,600,000 per year, resulting in a funding shortfall of $1,100,000 for each fiscal year 2026 and 2027. This discrepancy highlights that the appropriated amount may not be sufficient to cover the full costs of the program, which could impact its continuation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.