This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Southern Arkansas University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various administrative and academic positions along with their corresponding salary rates. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $17,055,546, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, culminating in a total appropriation of $19,030,546 for state operations. The bill also outlines provisions for extra help, allowing for up to 1,900 temporary or part-time employees.

Additionally, the bill includes amendments to Arkansas Code 6-65-402, which outlines the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. It allows for the reimbursement of tuition and education-related expenses for faculty members seeking additional education that benefits the university, provided that the requests are documented to address critical shortage instructional areas. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective from July 1, 2023, to ensure the timely operation of the university's programs.