The bill, HB1206, appropriates a total of $3,480,713,330 for the Department of Education's Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It includes funding for various educational programs, such as grants to local school districts, special education services, and technology improvements. Notable allocations include $165,000 for youth shelters and $1,101,150 for educational renewal zone grants. The bill also establishes maximum employee counts and salary rates for department positions, while detailing management of funds and transfer authority for the Department of Education.

Additionally, the bill modifies effective dates for certain provisions, shifting them from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, and includes a mandate for the annual transfer of $200,000 to support the Arkansas/STRIVE Program without incurring indirect costs. It allocates $250,000 for the Arkansas Governors School and specifies funding for various initiatives, including the EAST Initiative and the R.I.S.E. Arkansas reading campaign. An emergency clause is included to ensure immediate effectiveness of the appropriations, aiming to enhance educational resources and support while maintaining compliance with state laws and fiscal controls.