This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Southeast Arkansas College 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 regular salaries is $5,746,603, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $7,640,437 from state operations. Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $39,700,000, which includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and capital improvements.

The bill also 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 avoid disruption in services. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the maximum number of employees and specific appropriations, while also establishing a clear legislative intent for the use of the funds.