Arkansas HB1055 allocates funds for the Department of Education - Office of Early Childhood for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Arkansas HB1055 provides appropriations for the Department of Education - Office of Early Childhood for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill allocates funds for personal services, operating expenses, and grants. It includes appropriations for child care program grants, childcare facility grants, loan guarantees, and regular salaries. The bill also authorizes the hiring of temporary or part-time employees, known as "Extra Help," and specifies compliance with various state laws and regulations. The effective date of the appropriations is July 1, 2026.

Arkansas HB1055 allocates funds for the Department of Education - Office of Early Childhood for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Arkansas HB1055 provides appropriations for the Department of Education - Office of Early Childhood for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill allocates funds for personal services, operating expenses, and grants. It includes appropriations for child care program grants, childcare facility grants, loan guarantees, and regular salaries. The bill also authorizes the hiring of temporary or part-time employees, known as "Extra Help," and specifies compliance with various state laws and regulations. The effective date of the appropriations is July 1, 2026.