Senate Bill 1143 establishes a grant program administered by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) aimed at supporting school districts in constructing or upgrading playgrounds to be accessible for pupils with disabilities. The bill allocates $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to fund these grants. Each grant awarded to a school district will be limited to the amount the district has spent on the construction or upgrade of the playground.

The bill introduces new statutory sections, specifically 20.255 (2) (bk) and 115.375, which outline the framework for the grant program. Section 20.255 (2) (bk) details the appropriation for the grants, while Section 115.375 specifies the criteria for awarding grants to school districts, ensuring that the funds are used to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.