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, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 121 positions, and authorizes 36 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees. The bill outlines specific salary rates for various positions and allocates a total of $14,450,458 for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, including maintenance, general operations, and professional fees.

Additionally, the bill includes appropriations for community-based sanctions, community services, federal child and youth service grants, and residential services, with specified amounts for each category. Notably, it provides funding for the Juvenile Ombudsman Program and local juvenile detention facilities, with adjustments allowed based on revenue stabilization. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of funds and the establishment of contingent residential services positions, ensuring flexibility in staffing and service provision. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2025, to prevent disruption in essential services.