This bill appropriates funds 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, including various administrative and academic positions, with specified salary rates. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $6,561,348, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, the bill allocates $25,000,000 from cash funds for personal services, operating expenses, and capital improvements, among other expenses.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the Arkansas Delta Training and Education Consortium (ADTEC) and University Center Partners, allocating $1,633,890 for their support. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. An emergency clause is also included, stating that the act must take effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure the timely operation of the agency and prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs.