HB1126

House Bill 1126 provides the annual legislative appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Education - Office of Early Childhood for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees at 177, along with authorization for 13 extra help positions. It outlines various specific funding allocations, including operational expenses, grants, personal services, and federal funding for early childhood programs. The total appropriation includes over $15 million in state-funded operations and over $268 million in federal funding for early childhood expenses. The bill also authorizes specific grants for childcare facilities and loan guarantees. Finally, it mandates compliance with state fiscal laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure the appropriations are effective by July 1, 2025.