This bill appropriates a total of $191,735,153 for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum of 2,535 regular employees and allows for 200 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees. The appropriations include funding for grants to the Arkansas Special Olympics, community programs, and various services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions that prohibit the closure of existing human development centers and establish vocational training opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. It allocates up to $1,000,000 to eliminate the waiting list for Autism Waiver Services and emphasizes the use of Medicaid funding for eligible services. The bill also outlines compliance requirements for fund disbursement under Arkansas fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause for the act to take effect on July 1, 2023, to ensure the continuity of essential governmental programs.