This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, specifically for the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill outlines the addition of a new item of appropriation, which includes an allocation of $8,000,000 to the State Board of Education Surplus fund (fund 0313, appropriation xxxxx). This amount is intended to be transferred to the State Board of Education Temporary Shortfall Supplement Fund for County Boards of Education, allowing for expenditures in accordance with existing state code.

The bill is based on the Governor's Executive Budget Document, which indicates that there is an unappropriated surplus balance available for appropriation. The new legal language inserted into the bill specifies the fiscal year as 2026 and the organization code as 0402, ensuring clarity in the appropriations process. The overall aim of this legislation is to provide necessary funding to support the educational needs of county boards during the specified fiscal year.