(1) From the general fund money appropriated in section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00 for 2023-2024 to continue the implementation of the recommendations of the special education reform task force published in January 2016.

    (2) The department shall use funds allocated under this section for the purpose of piloting statewide implementation of the MiMTSS Center, a nationally recognized program that includes positive behavioral intervention and supports and provides a statewide structure to support local initiatives for an integrated behavior and reading program. With the assistance of the intermediate districts involved in the MiMTSS Center, the department shall identify a number of intermediate districts to participate in the pilot that is sufficient to ensure that the MiMTSS Center can be implemented statewide with fidelity and sustainability. In addition, the department shall identify an intermediate district to act as a fiscal agent for these funds.

    (3) As used in this section, “MiMTSS Center” means the Michigan Multi-Tiered System of Supports Center.