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" and details various appropriations for salaries, operating expenses, and grants, including $1,482,755 for regular salaries and $9,000,000 for child care program grants.
Additionally, the bill includes several new appropriations, such as $268,670,324 for early childhood federal expenses and $200,000 for childcare facility grants. It emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the legislative intent for the appropriations. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent potential harm to essential governmental programs.