The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas State University - Mid-South 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 personal services is $6,449,548, which includes regular salaries, extra help, and personal services matching. Additionally, the bill allocates funds for cash operations, maintenance, general operations, and capital improvements, totaling $25,000,000.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the Arkansas Delta Training and Education Consortium (ADTEC) and University Center Partners, with a specific allocation of $1,633,890 for personal services, operating expenses, and grants. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2023. Notably, the bill updates the fiscal year references and includes new appropriations for various positions and services, reflecting the needs of the university for the upcoming fiscal year.