The proposed bill establishes the "Career Development Success Pilot Project" as a three-year initiative within the Public Education Department aimed at enhancing student enrollment in and completion of career development programs. The project will provide financial incentives to school districts for each student in grades nine through twelve who successfully completes a career development program, with incentives ranging from $250 to $750. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the department, including identifying career development programs, establishing tiered financial incentives, and soliciting school district participation. Additionally, it mandates annual reporting to the governor and the legislative education study committee on the project's progress and outcomes.

To support the pilot project, the bill creates the "Career Development Success Pilot Project Fund," which will be funded through appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations. An appropriation of $1.5 million from the general fund is allocated for the project for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with any unspent funds reverting to the general fund at the end of the project. The bill emphasizes the importance of assessing the project's effectiveness and includes provisions for a final report by December 31, 2028, detailing the project's outcomes and recommendations for future legislative action.