The bill proposes an appropriation for Arkansas Tech University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing a total allocation of $41,655,669 for state operations, which encompasses regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees at 1,561 and authorizes 1,615 temporary or part-time "Extra Help" employees, with their pay rates adhering to the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act. Notably, the bill includes an insertion of one additional Institutional Services Assistant position at a salary of $42,025, and outlines salary rates for various administrative and academic roles.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language categorizing positions into "Twelve Month Educational and General Administrative Positions," "Twelve Month Educational and General Academic Positions," and "Nine Month Educational and General Academic Positions." It also establishes the "Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus" and the "Arkansas Tech Institute," detailing their respective positions and salary rates. The total appropriations for various operational needs, including capital improvements and debt service, amount to $178,799,358. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, to maintain essential governmental programs.