This bill proposes a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to the State Board of Education for the fiscal year 2026. It amends Chapter 37 of the Acts of the Legislature from the Regular Session of 2025, as previously modified by enrolled H.B. 4575 from the Regular Session of 2026. The total appropriations for the State Department of Education amount to $146,237,440, which includes various allocations for programs such as the Child Nutrition Program, Safe Schools, and the Hope Scholarship Program, among others.

Key provisions of the bill include the reappropriation of unexpended balances from several specific appropriations for use in fiscal year 2026, as well as the transfer of funds from the Teachers Retirement Savings Realized appropriation to the Employee Pension and Health Care Benefit Fund. Additionally, specific amounts are designated for assisting low-income students with exam fees, school mapping, and various educational initiatives across multiple counties. The bill aims to ensure that the allocated funds are effectively utilized to support educational programs and services throughout the state.