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AR HB1373

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Henry Wilkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Grant funds support programs providing early childhood development, literacy, physical activity, nutrition, and emergency relief services for children in Arkansas.

  • Allows the division to adopt new rules and regulations to implement the appropriation without restrictions applicable to other programs currently administered.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Budget2/15/2013

Full Bill Text

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