This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 2,490, and authorizes 199 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees. The total amount appropriated for various services, including regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, amounts to $201,782,940. Additionally, the bill includes specific appropriations for grants to the Arkansas Special Olympics, community programs, and grants-in-aid to community providers of services to the developmentally disabled.

The bill also includes provisions for the elimination of the Autism Waiver Services waiting list, allocating up to $1,000,000 for this purpose. It emphasizes the importance of utilizing Medicaid funding for eligible individuals and outlines the responsibilities of licensed private community providers in delivering services. Furthermore, the bill contains an emergency clause, stating that its effectiveness on July 1, 2026, is essential for the operation of the agency, ensuring that essential governmental programs can continue without interruption.