AR HB1126

Appropriates $15,365,574 from the Child Care and Early Childhood Education Fund Account for personal services and operating expenses, including $1,482,755 for regular salaries and $2,500,000 for grants and aid

Authorizes $268,670,324 in federal funds for early childhood federal expenses

Allocates $9,000,000 from the Child Care Grant Fund Account for child care program grants and expenses

Establishes a maximum of 177 regular employees and 13 temporary/part-time "Extra Help" positions across 37 job classifications

Appropriates $200,000 for childcare facility grants and $139,676 for commodity distribution and salvage container operations, with an effective date of July 1, 2025