This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 209, and authorizes 14 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees. The bill outlines specific salary rates for various positions within the department and allocates a total of $26,674,253 for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, among other categories.
Additionally, the bill includes appropriations from various funds, such as $271,000,000 for federal expenses, $20,000,000 for childcare grants and aid, and $200,000 for childcare facility grants. It emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2024, to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs. The bill reflects a commitment to supporting early childhood education through adequate funding and resources.