HB1042 Summary

• Establishes maximum of 510 regular employees for the Department of Career Education - Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for fiscal year 2018-2019, with position classifications and salary grades specified.

• Authorizes 19 additional part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

• Appropriates $60,463,659 for Operations including $18,432,714 for regular salaries, $6,950,037 for personal services matching, and funds for contract services, rehabilitation program grants, and other operational expenses.

• Appropriates additional funds for specialized programs including $298,690 for Increasing Capabilities Access Network, $496,635 for Disability Telecommunication Equipment, $1,580,000 for Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Program, and $454,789 for Promise Grant.

• Authorizes a Student Loan Forgiveness Program for counselors with payments not exceeding $2,000 annually or $10,000 per employee, funded from Rehabilitation Program Grants.