This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Human Services - Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees totaling 184, with specific positions and salary grades outlined. The bill also authorizes 13 temporary or part-time employees under the "Extra Help" category. The total amount appropriated for various operational expenses, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operating expenses, amounts to $33,650,894. Additionally, the bill includes appropriations for federal grants and child care grants, totaling $163,657,714 and $20,000,000 respectively.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for loan guarantees and grants, as well as appropriations for commodity distribution and salvage container operations, amounting to $139,676. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act is essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2023, to prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and the intent of the General Assembly to ensure that funds are disbursed in accordance with the stated purposes of the appropriations.