This bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education - Division of Higher Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with a total allocation of $4,549,053 for general operations. It establishes a maximum of 52 regular employees and allows for 15 part-time or temporary employees under "Extra Help." The bill details specific appropriations for various educational programs, including $5,000,000 for Arkansas Future Grants, $4,400,000 for the National Guard Tuition Assistance Program, and $12,000,000 for the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship Program, among others.

Additionally, the bill outlines salary rates for positions at the Northwest Technical Institute for the fiscal year 2025-2026, specifying a total maximum of 79 employees and the authorization of up to 135 temporary or part-time employees. It allocates approximately $10,593,037 for personal services and operating expenses from various funding sources and introduces provisions for reallocating resources within higher education institutions, ensuring flexibility in managing appropriations. The bill emphasizes that these appropriations will be effective from July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for timely implementation.