This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Southeast 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. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $5,746,603, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $7,476,760 from state funds. Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $39,700,000, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2024, to prevent any disruption in services. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the appropriated funds. The legislative intent is to ensure that the funds are used in accordance with the reasons for which the act was adopted, as documented in official budget manuals and legislative recommendations.