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 southern, central, and northern regions of the state, 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 will compile and report this information to the Governor and the Legislature. The bill allocates $5 million from the General Fund to support the program's implementation.