Senate Bill 346 aims to establish a grant program administered by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to support individuals pursuing a school social worker license. The bill specifically targets members of racial minority groups, allowing grants to be awarded to those who are either employees of a school board or enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program. The bill defines a "member of a racial minority group" to include Black Americans, American Indians or Alaskan natives, Hispanics, individuals of Asian or Pacific Island origin, and those with mixed racial ancestry.

To facilitate the implementation of this program, the bill creates new statutory sections, specifically 20.255 (3) (cm) and 115.429, which outline the grant's purpose and eligibility criteria. Additionally, the DPI is granted rule-making authority to establish the necessary regulations for the program. The bill also includes an appropriation for the funding of these grants, ensuring that financial resources are allocated for this initiative. The act is set to take effect the day after publication or on the second day after the publication of the 2025 biennial budget act, whichever is later.