This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education - Division of Higher Education and the Northwest Technical Institute for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum of 52 regular employees for the Division of Higher Education and outlines specific positions and salary grades, while also authorizing 15 part-time or temporary employees under "Extra Help." The total amount appropriated for general operations is $4,549,053, with additional specific appropriations for various educational programs, including $5 million for Arkansas Future Grants and $12 million for the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program. New legal language is inserted to specify the fiscal year 2025-2026 for these appropriations and to detail the amounts allocated for specific programs and positions.

For the Northwest Technical Institute, the bill outlines maximum salary rates for various positions, including roles such as Director and Nurse Instructor, with a total maximum of 79 employees and the authorization to hire up to 135 temporary or part-time employees as "Extra Help." It details allocations from state, federal, and cash funds for personal services and operating expenses, while also allowing for the reallocation of resources within higher education institutions, subject to oversight by the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. An emergency clause is included to ensure the bill's immediate effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, to prevent disruption in essential governmental programs.