The bill proposes an appropriation for the University of Central Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, detailing funding for personal services and operating expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, including various administrative and academic positions, with specified salary rates. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $62,571,068, with an additional $2,000,000 allocated for extra help. The bill also outlines appropriations from cash funds, totaling $167,804,000, which includes provisions for overtime, personal services matching, and capital improvements.

Additionally, the bill amends Arkansas Code 6-67-103 to allow the Board of Trustees of the University of Central Arkansas to reimburse tuition and education-related expenses for faculty members pursuing further education that benefits the university. This reimbursement is contingent upon documentation that the request meets critical shortage instructional areas. The bill includes an emergency clause, stating that its effectiveness is essential for the operation of the university, and it will take effect on July 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
SB 146:
Act 384: