The bill establishes a three-year Skilled Trades Career Exploration Pilot Program aimed at enhancing career and technical education for high school students in New Jersey. The program, overseen by the Commissioner of Education, will provide grants to school districts to support the development or expansion of career and technical education programs, improve equipment and facilities, and offer professional development for instructors. The Commissioner will set selection criteria and choose five districts from each of the state's southern, central, and northern regions, ensuring a diverse representation of urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Additionally, participating school districts are required to submit annual reports detailing their experiences and the program's impact, while the Commissioner must report to the Governor and Legislature on the program's implementation. To fund this initiative, the bill appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Department of Education. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.