(1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for 2024-2025 only to 1 eligible intermediate district to provide opportunities for high school students with disabilities to train for, gain, and maintain competitive employment.

    (2) An intermediate district that has partnered with Project SEARCH to provide the opportunities described in subsection (1) is an eligible intermediate district under this section.

    (3) The funds allocated under this section for 2024-2025 are a work project appropriation, and any unexpended funds for 2024-2025 are carried forward into 2025-2026. The purpose of the work project is to provide for the continuation of opportunities for high school students with disabilities as described in subsection (1). The estimated completion date of the work project is September 30, 2026.