The bill passed on March 14, 2026, amends the appropriations for the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education for the fiscal year 2026, utilizing the unappropriated surplus balance from the State Fund, General Revenue. It supplements and amends Chapter 37 of the Acts of the Legislature, Regular Session 2025, which serves as the budget bill for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The total appropriations for the 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.

Additionally, the bill specifies that any unexpended balances from certain appropriations at the close of fiscal year 2025 will be reappropriated for expenditure during fiscal year 2026. It also outlines specific funding allocations, such as $2,900,000 for school mapping from the Safe Schools appropriation and $120,000 from the Unclassified appropriation to assist low-income students with AP and CLEP exam fees. The bill ensures that funds are directed towards enhancing educational programs and resources across the state.