This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Human Services - Division of Youth Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, including positions such as a Division Director, Psychologist Supervisor, and Registered Nurses, while eliminating the position of DHS/DMS Assistant Director - Fiscal. The total amount appropriated for various operational needs, including regular salaries, extra help, and community-based sanctions, amounts to $14,594,448, with additional appropriations for community services, federal grants, and residential services totaling $68,000,000.
The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of funds for the Juvenile Ombudsman Program and local juvenile detention facilities, with specific amounts allocated for each. It allows for the establishment of contingent residential services positions and outlines compliance with other laws regarding fund disbursement. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2024, to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs.