The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU-Tech) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various administrative and academic positions along with their corresponding salary rates. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $6,144,362, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses. Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations for cash funds, specifically for personal services and operating expenses, totaling $13,868,000.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for temporary or part-time employees, known as "Extra Help," with a maximum of 175 positions authorized for general operations and additional positions for specific training academies. The appropriations also cover the Fire Training Academy and Environmental Training Academy, with detailed allocations for salaries, operational expenses, and capital improvements. An emergency clause is included, stating the necessity for the act to take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the continued operation of the agency.