This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for South Arkansas College for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various positions and their corresponding salary rates, including administrative, academic, and support roles. Notably, the bill includes provisions for a total of 302 employees, with specific allocations for regular salaries, extra help, and personal services matching, amounting to a total appropriation of $7,614,223 from the South Arkansas College Fund.
Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations from cash funds, totaling $22,032,222, which includes regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and operational expenses. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in the college's operations. The bill also specifies the need for adherence to fiscal control laws and the intent of the General Assembly regarding the appropriations.