SB62 Summary

• Appropriates $156,576,005 for the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for fiscal year 2018-2019, including personal services, operating expenses, overtime, and grants.

• Establishes maximum of 2,597 regular employees across 136 position classifications, ranging from the DHS DDS Commissioner (Grade SE01) to various support and care staff positions (Grade GS01-GS02).

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

• Appropriates additional funding for Special Olympics grants ($178,768), community programs ($50,000), grants to community providers ($15,892,045), and autism treatment services ($273,974).

• Prohibits closure of state Human Development Centers at Conway, Arkadelphia, Jonesboro, Booneville, and Warren; requires Medicaid screening and utilization for eligible individuals receiving community-based services.