The bill establishes a framework for utilizing COVID-19 relief funding to enhance educational recovery through targeted high-quality tutoring and rigorous extended learning programs. It acknowledges the significant federal funding received by the state and mandates that a portion of these funds be allocated specifically for learning recovery efforts, as outlined in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The legislation directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to administer grants for these purposes, with an appropriation of $46,570,000 from the federal account for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 2025. This section of the bill is set to expire on December 31, 2024.

Additionally, the bill creates a state matching grant program to incentivize school districts to invest in high-quality tutoring and extended learning programs. Under this program, the state will provide matching funds amounting to 50% of the federal funds used by schools for these specific educational initiatives. Eligibility for these matching funds is contingent upon the exclusive use of the federal allocations for the designated programs during the 2023-24 school year, with priority given to institutions serving the lowest-performing students. This section also has an expiration date of December 31, 2024.