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, detailing various administrative and academic positions along with their corresponding salary rates. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $17,626,055, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, culminating in a total appropriation of $20,691,358 for state operations. The bill also outlines provisions for extra help, allowing for up to 1,900 temporary or part-time employees as needed.

In addition to the state operations, the bill includes appropriations for the Southern Arkansas University System and cash funds, with specific amounts allocated for regular salaries, extra help, and various operational expenses. Notably, the bill introduces an emergency clause, stating that the act's effectiveness on July 1, 2025, is essential for the university's operations, emphasizing the urgency of the appropriations to prevent potential harm to essential governmental programs. The total amount appropriated from cash funds is $55,732,048, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.