The bill, known as Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1126, outlines the budgetary framework for the State Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It specifies the apportionment of appropriated funds for various educational programs and initiatives, totaling approximately $3.98 billion. Key provisions include the requirement for the development of performance measures, the transfer of funds to specific educational programs, and the stipulation that certain funds must be expended for designated purposes. The bill also limits the authority to reduce specific apportionments and mandates that the State Department of Education cannot contract for certain administrative costs.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the reduction or withholding of State Aid funds to ensure compliance with its requirements. It authorizes the State Board of Education to request fund transfers and early allocations to address cash-flow issues. The legislation emphasizes the intent to use funds for direct educational services and prohibits the use of funds for administrative costs that do not comply with specified statutory requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.