This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Education - Arkansas State Library for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 43, with specified salary grades for various positions, including the State Library Director and several librarian roles. The bill also authorizes the hiring of temporary or part-time employees, known as "Extra Help," with a maximum of seven for state operations and five for federal operations. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $3,683,914, while federal operations receive $3,178,355, and an additional $6,500,000 is allocated for aid to public libraries.

Significant provisions include the ability to carry forward unexpended balances for books and subscriptions, with specific reporting requirements to the Arkansas Legislative Council. The bill also addresses the need for rural public libraries to demonstrate alternative sources of revenue in lieu of maintaining a one-mill property tax to qualify for state aid. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of the agency and its programs.