The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for Arkansas State University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their respective salary rates, including various administrative and academic positions across the university system. Notably, the bill includes provisions for both regular salaries and extra help, with a total appropriation amounting to $76,129,418 for state operations and $223,896,158 for cash funds, which encompasses salaries, operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding the disbursement of funds and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2024. The emergency clause highlights the necessity of timely funding for the university's operations to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs. The bill also specifies allocations for various programs within the university, ensuring that funds are utilized as intended for the fiscal year.