This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education - Division of Higher Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, establishing a maximum of 52 regular employees and authorizing 15 part-time or temporary employees under "Extra Help." The total amount appropriated for general operations is $4,549,053, with additional funding allocated for various scholarship programs and initiatives, including $5,000,000 for Arkansas Future Grants and $4,400,000 for the National Guard Tuition Assistance Program. The bill aims to enhance educational opportunities and support for higher education in Arkansas through these targeted financial allocations.

Additionally, the bill outlines salary rates for positions at the Northwest Technical Institute for the fiscal year 2025-2026, setting a maximum of 79 employees and allowing for 135 temporary or part-time employees. It details appropriations totaling $5,565,744 from the Northwest Technical Institute Fund, with a total of $4,712,137 for cash funds. The bill also includes provisions for reallocating resources within higher education institutions, requiring prior approval from the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee, and emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement. An emergency clause is included to ensure the act's immediate effectiveness.