This bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for Arkansas Northeastern 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 and academic roles. Notably, the bill includes new legal language that specifies the maximum number of employees and their titles, as well as the total amount appropriated for regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses, which amounts to $11,272,736 from state operations and $26,428,000 from cash funds.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the hiring of up to 521 temporary or part-time employees as "Extra Help" and outlines the funding for these positions. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding the disbursement of funds and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in the college's operations. The appropriations are intended to support the college's essential functions and programs, reflecting the legislative intent to maintain educational services.