This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Education's Educational Television Division for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 93 positions, with specified salary grades for each role. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $4,080,787, with additional funds allocated for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $7,015,471 for state operations.
Furthermore, the bill authorizes the hiring of temporary or part-time employees, referred to as "Extra Help," with a maximum of five positions for state operations and 46 positions for cash operations, both for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The total appropriation for cash operations is set at $11,095,044, which includes funds for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses. The bill also includes an emergency clause, ensuring its immediate effectiveness from July 1, 2025, to facilitate the agency's operations without interruption.