This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Education's Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 32, with specified salary rates for various positions, including directors, coordinators, and administrative specialists. The bill also authorizes five temporary or part-time employees as needed. The total amount appropriated for operations is $3,062,839, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill allocates $215,340,489 for grants and aid to support academic school facilities and transportation assistance for public school districts. It includes provisions for the transfer of funds related to the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Program and allows the Director of the Department of Education to request necessary appropriation transfers with prior approval from the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and declares an emergency to ensure the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025.