AR SB29

Establishes maximum of 1,283 regular employees for the Department of Human Services - Division of Children and Family Services for fiscal year 2018-2019, with specific position classifications and salary grades ranging from GS03 to SE01.

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

Appropriates $93,843,921 for operations including $44,426,649 in regular salaries, $1,231,570 for extra help, $17,329,406 for personal services matching, $1,200,000 for overtime, and $15,241,660 for operating expenses.

Appropriates $62,690,638 from the Children and Family Services Fund Account for grant payments including $48,736,982 for foster care and $13,953,656 for state residential treatment.

Appropriates $85,817,193 for TANF Foster Care payments and $274,238 for the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board operations, effective July 1, 2018.