HB 1078 Summary

• Appropriates $6,196,746 from the Educational Television Fund Account for the Department of Education - Educational Television Division - State Operations for fiscal year 2023-2024, including $3,991,746 for regular salaries, $11,959 for extra help, and $1,374,062 for personal services matching.

• Appropriates $8,932,127 from cash funds for the Department of Education - Educational Television Division - Cash Operations for fiscal year 2023-2024, including $1,580,786 for regular salaries, $366,930 for extra help, and $628,895 for personal services matching.

• Establishes a maximum of 102 regular employees across various positions ranging from AR PBS Director (Grade SE02) to Administrative Specialist II (Grade GS03), with salaries determined by established grade classifications.

• Authorizes up to 5 part-time or temporary employees for State Operations and up to 46 part-time or temporary employees for Cash Operations during the fiscal year.

• Declares an emergency clause making the act effective July 1, 2023, to ensure essential governmental programs and operations continue without interruption.