This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Education's Educational Television Division for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 102 positions, with specified salary grades for each role. The bill also authorizes the hiring of temporary or part-time employees, referred to as "Extra Help," with a maximum of five positions for state operations and forty-six for cash operations, both for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Additionally, the bill outlines the total appropriations for both state and cash operations, amounting to $6,243,149 and $8,956,993 respectively. It includes provisions for compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and emphasizes the legislative intent behind the appropriations. Notably, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2024, to ensure the continued operation of the agency and prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs.