This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Arkansas State University - Beebe 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 $11,529,884, with additional allocations for extra help, personal services matching, and operational expenses, culminating in a total appropriation of $15,169,817 from state funds. Furthermore, the bill outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $38,158,145, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.
The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to avoid disruption in services. The language emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and the intent of the General Assembly to ensure that funds are used in accordance with the stated purposes of the act. Notably, the bill introduces new categories for employee classifications, including "Twelve Month Educational and General Administrative Positions" and "Nine Month Educational and General Academic Positions," while also specifying the maximum number of employees allowed.