This bill appropriates funds for personal services, operating expenses, and grants to local school districts and special programs for the Department of Education's Division of Career and Technical Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their respective salary grades, with a total of 44 positions. The bill includes specific appropriations for various programs, including vocational and technical education, coordinated career education services for special needs students, vocational center aid, vocational start-up grants, and a career coaches program, with detailed funding amounts for each category.

Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of a new section in the Arkansas Code regarding vocational start-up funding, which mandates that funds be allocated according to rules set by the Career Education and Workforce Development Board. Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause to ensure its effectiveness starting July 1, 2023, to prevent any disruption in the operation of the agency. The total amount appropriated across various sections amounts to over $50 million, reflecting a significant investment in career and technical education initiatives in Arkansas.