AR SB89

Establishes maximum of 1,166 regular employees for the Department of Human Services - Division of Children and Family Services for fiscal year 2012-2013, with detailed classifications and salary grades ranging from Grade N910 to Grade C109.

Authorizes up to 65 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees at rates of pay not exceeding those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

Appropriates $83,223,135 for operations including $43,533,938 for regular salaries, $14,741,143 for personal services matching, $12,024,266 for operating expenses, and $12,713,788 for professional fees.

Appropriates $25,157,164 for state grants including $23,815,859 for foster care and $1,341,305 for state residential treatment.

Appropriates $40,291,976 for TANF foster care payments and declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2012 to ensure immediate operation of the agency.