(1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated for 2021-2022 an amount not to exceed $9,828,000.00 for payments to 1 district that was forced to close a building operated by the district for an extended period of time, but not less than 20 consecutive school days, as a result of the district’s response to an act of pupil violence. Funds allocated under this section may be used for personnel and additional student supports, including psychologists, family liaisons, mental health staff, school security, additional learning time, legal fees, and the physical restoration of a school building.

    (2) For 2021-2022 only, for the district described in subsection (1), it is the intent of the legislature that results from summative assessments administered by the district during the 2021-2022 school year are not used for retention decisions, educator evaluations, and other high-stakes decisions. The department is encouraged to work with the district to determine alternative methods to comply with applicable state laws.

    (3) The funds allocated under this section for 2021-2022 are a work project appropriation, and any unexpended funds for 2021-2022 are carried forward into 2022-2023. The purpose of the work project is to continue to provide support for the district described in subsection (1). The estimated completion date of the work project is September 30, 2023.

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

    (5) Notwithstanding section 18a, funds allocated under this section may be available for expenditure until September 30, 2024. 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, 2024.