This bill appropriates $25,000,000 for the Department of Education's Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to support after school and summer program grants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The funds will be used for infrastructure, quality, and accountability systems related to these programs. The disbursement of these funds will adhere to existing state laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with various fiscal control measures.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the agency's operations and must take effect on July 1, 2023, to prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the funding to maintain the continuity of after school and summer programs in Arkansas.