This bill proposes an appropriation for Arkansas Tech University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, detailing funding for personal services and operating expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their salary rates for various positions, including twelve-month and nine-month educational roles, as well as for auxiliary enterprises and the Arkansas Tech Institute. The total appropriation for Arkansas Tech University is set at $41,207,171, with an additional $2,271,938 allocated to the Arkansas Tech Institute. The bill also allows for a maximum of 1,615 temporary or part-time employees, referred to as "Extra Help," to support the university's operations.

Furthermore, the bill outlines a total appropriation of $178,799,358 for operational expenses, which includes specific allocations for various needs such as $36,750,000 for operational expenses, $1,260,000 for conference and travel expenses, and $54,722,093 for capital improvements. A new allocation for promotional items of $315,000 is also introduced. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause for the act to take effect on July 1, 2024, ensuring that essential governmental programs are not disrupted.