This bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 243 positions, with specified salary rates for various administrative, academic, and support roles. The bill outlines the total amount appropriated for regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, amounting to $5,444,486 from state operations and $16,126,000 from cash funds.
Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in services. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing laws and regulations regarding the disbursement of funds, ensuring that all appropriations align with the intended purposes outlined in the legislative process.