The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for South Arkansas College 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. Notably, the bill includes provisions for both twelve-month and nine-month educational and general academic positions, as well as auxiliary enterprises positions. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is set at $4,396,797, with additional funds allocated for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $7,520,795 from the South Arkansas College Fund.
Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $22,032,222, which includes regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and capital improvements. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds. An emergency clause is also included, stating that the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2024, is crucial for the college's operations, thereby necessitating immediate enactment to prevent potential harm to essential governmental programs.