SB88 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 2,725 regular employees for the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for fiscal year 2012-2013, with detailed salary grades ranging from Grade N919 to Grade C102.

• Appropriates $164,584,047 total for operations including $83,354,367 for regular salaries, $1,889,645 for extra help, $30,858,561 for personal services matching, and $2,310,000 for overtime.

• Appropriates additional funds for special programs: $178,768 for Arkansas Special Olympics grants, $50,000 for community programs, and $18,590,045 in grants to community providers.

• Authorizes up to 200 temporary or part-time employees ("Extra Help") at rates not exceeding those in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

• Prohibits closure of state-operated Human Development Centers at Conway, Arkadelphia, Jonesboro, Booneville, and Warren, and requires maintenance of funding levels for community-based services and state facilities as of July 1, 2012.