This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Southern Arkansas University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 529, and outlines their respective salary rates across various administrative and academic positions. The bill also authorizes the hiring of up to 1,900 temporary or part-time employees as needed. The total amount appropriated for the university's operations is $20,691,358, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for appropriations from cash funds, totaling $55,732,048, which covers regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational costs. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and outlines the legislative intent behind the appropriations. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, and will take effect on July 1, 2025.