AR SB98

Establishes maximum of 2,713 regular employees for the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for fiscal year 2015-2016, with specific position classifications and salary grades listed.

Appropriates $164,006,869 total for operations including $79,497,145 for regular salaries, $1,889,553 for extra help, $32,842,642 for personal services matching, and various operational expenses.

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

Appropriates additional funds for special programs: $178,768 for Special Olympics grants, $15,892,045 for grants to community providers, $1,729,279 for children's medical services (state), and $1,446,205 for children's medical services (federal).

Requires community-based service providers to screen individuals for Medicaid eligibility within 30 days and prohibits closure of state-administered Human Development Centers located at Conway, Arkadelphia, Jonesboro, Booneville, and Warren.