This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. 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 regular salaries is $3,398,500, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $5,210,074 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $13,625,000, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.
The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the effectiveness of the act on July 1, 2024, is essential for the operation of the college. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the appropriated funds. Notably, new legal language is inserted to clarify the maximum number of employees and their respective positions, as well as the total appropriations for both state operations and cash funds.