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AR HB1373
Bill
Status
2/15/2013
Primary Sponsor
Henry Wilkins
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,500,000 to the Department of Human Services - Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education for grants to after school programs serving low income and rural school districts.
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Grant funds support programs providing early childhood development, literacy, physical activity, nutrition, and emergency relief services for children in Arkansas.
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Allows the division to adopt new rules and regulations to implement the appropriation without restrictions applicable to other programs currently administered.
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Permits the division to accept and use federal grants, donations, and unobligated cash income to supplement state funds, provided Maintenance and General Operations funds are not diverted.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013 as an emergency measure necessary for agency operation.
Legislative Description
An Act For The Department Of Human Services - Division Of Child Care And Early Childhood Education - After School Program Grants General Improvement Appropriation.
Last Action
Read the third time and failed.
4/12/2013