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, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 177, with specific positions and salary grades outlined. The bill also authorizes 13 temporary or part-time employees under "Extra Help." The total amount appropriated for various operational expenses, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and grants, amounts to $15,365,574. Additional appropriations are made for federal expenses, child care program grants, loan guarantees, and commodity distribution, with specific amounts designated for each category.
Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of appropriations for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with specific funding amounts for various programs and services, such as $2,500,000 for grants and aid, $9,000,000 for child care program grants, and $200,000 for childcare facility grants. An emergency clause is also included, stating that the act is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, and will take effect on July 1, 2025.