(1) From the general fund money appropriated under section 11, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for 2023-2024 only for an online early childhood family engagement platform that offers all of the following:

    (a) Evidence-based content in English and Spanish that spans developmentally from birth to grade 3.

    (b) Videos and activities that families can use to support learning without the need for additional materials.

    (c) Access to usage data accessible to teachers, administrators, and the department.

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