This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their respective salary rates across various administrative and academic positions. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $30,538,007, which includes regular salaries, extra help, and personal services matching. Additionally, the bill allocates $7,400,000 for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1890 Extension Program and $84,899,520 from cash funds for various operational expenses, including capital improvements and debt service.
Key insertions in the bill include the establishment of specific salary rates for various positions, the designation of funds for the Jenkins Center, and the inclusion of an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2024. The bill also emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding the disbursement of funds and the legislative intent behind the appropriations. Notably, the maximum number of employees is set at 880, and the bill outlines the need for 924 temporary or part-time employees as "Extra Help."