This bill appropriates funds for personal services, operating expenses, and grants for the Department of Education's Division of Career and Technical Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 44, with specific positions and salary grades outlined. The bill includes various appropriations for vocational and technical education, including regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses, with a total amount appropriated of $3,345,929 for the Division of Career and Technical Education. Additionally, it allocates funds for federal vocational education, coordinated career education services, vocational center aid, and career coaches programs, with significant amounts designated for grants and aid.

Key insertions in the bill include the fiscal year designation of 2024-2025, specific funding amounts for various programs, and the establishment of an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness from July 1, 2024. Notably, the bill also includes provisions for matching federal funds to maximize available resources for the programs outlined. The deletion of the previous fiscal year designation of 2023 indicates a shift to the new fiscal year for the appropriations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance career and technical education services in Arkansas through targeted funding and support.