House Bill 6005 is an appropriations bill that outlines funding for the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. The bill allocates significant funds for various purposes, including $225,800,000 (recurring) and $198,400,000 (nonrecurring) for Education Freedom Scholarships, contingent upon the passage of a related Senate/House bill. Additionally, it provides $210,000,000 (nonrecurring) for the Hurricane Helene Interest Payment Fund and the Governor's Response and Recovery Fund, along with $240,000,000 (nonrecurring) for disaster recovery costs through the Department of Military, and $20,000,000 (nonrecurring) for the reconstruction of Hampton High School in Carter County.
Further appropriations include $6,200,000 (recurring) to the Department of Education for local education agencies related to tourism development zones, and $17,000,000 (recurring) for financial incentives to high-performing local education agencies. The bill also includes provisions for the general assembly's expenses during its extraordinary session and establishes that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The effective date for Section 1 is set for July 1, 2025, while other sections take effect upon becoming law.