The bill proposes an appropriation for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas State University - Mid-South 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 set at $4,000,000, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $6,561,348 from the Arkansas State University Mid-South Fund. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for cash funds, with a total appropriation of $25,000,000, which encompasses regular salaries, operational expenses, and capital improvements.

Additionally, the bill allocates funds specifically for the Arkansas Delta Training and Education Consortium (ADTEC) Partners and University Center Partners, amounting to $1,633,890. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. Notably, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, is crucial for the agency's operations, thereby ensuring that the appropriations are in place without delay.