The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Commerce - Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 352, with specified positions and salary grades, including roles such as Rehabilitation Services Commissioner, General Physician, and various therapists and support specialists. Additionally, it authorizes 19 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees. The total amount appropriated for personal services, operating expenses, and grants is $61,473,411, which includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses.
Furthermore, the bill includes appropriations for various programs under the Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, such as the Increasing Capabilities Access Network, Statewide Disability Telecommunications Equipment Program, and the People with Disabilities Program. Notably, it allocates $6,000,000 for grants and aid under the Blind Services Grants. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2025, to prevent disruption in essential services.