(1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated under section 11, there is allocated for 2023-2024 only an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 to a district or intermediate district for the purposes of supporting the Detroit Parent Network. An eligible district or intermediate district must apply for funding in a form and manner determined by the department and must forward all funding received under this section to the Detroit Parent Network for the purposes described in this section.

    (2) The Detroit Parent Network must use funds received under this section to expand capacity to provide parental training programs, parental support groups, early literacy and family education programs, programs that support healthy families, and programs supporting civic engagement and community advocacy. The Detroit Parent Network must plan to provide programming to at least 5,000 families, parents, caregivers, and children in at least 10 counties in this state experiencing economic, educational, and social indicators that adversely impact the well-being of children and adults.

    (3) Notwithstanding section 18a, funds allocated under this section may be available for expenditure until September 30, 2026. A recipient of funding under this section must return any unexpended funds to the department in the manner prescribed by the department not later than October 30, 2026.

    (4) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.