This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 2,503, and allows for 199 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees. The bill outlines specific salary rates for various positions and allocates a total of $191,229,741 for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and other operational expenses. Additionally, it includes appropriations for grants to the Arkansas Special Olympics, community programs, and various services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Key provisions include the elimination of the Autism Waiver Services waiting list with a budget of up to $1,000,000, and the requirement for community-based service providers to utilize Medicaid funding to the maximum extent possible. The bill also emphasizes compliance with state fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its immediate effectiveness from July 1, 2024. Notably, the bill replaces the previous fiscal year references from 2023 to 2024, ensuring that the appropriations are applicable for the upcoming fiscal year.