The bill proposes an appropriation for the Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with specific allocations for personal services and operating expenses across various divisions. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and salary rates for the Department of Education - Shared Services and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The total appropriated amount for Shared Services is $9,486,835, while the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is allocated $22,466,707. Key insertions include funding for promotional items, loans to open-enrollment public charter schools, and refunds/reimbursements for various programs, reflecting an increase in financial support for educational initiatives. The bill also deletes the position of Fiscal Division Manager from the Shared Services structure, indicating a restructuring of roles within the department.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $899,212 for various programs and operational expenses, including significant allocations for the Arkansas Medicaid Administration Claiming Program and School Safety Grants. It establishes a position pool for the Department of Education and allows for the carry forward of unexpended funds. Legal changes include the establishment of maximum employee numbers and salary rates for the Professional Licensure Standards Board, as well as the creation of a Shared Services paying account. The bill emphasizes compliance with fund disbursement requirements and introduces an emergency clause for immediate effectiveness on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continuity of essential governmental programs.