This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas System and its various divisions for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum of 595 regular employees and outlines their salary rates, while also allowing for additional temporary or part-time employees, referred to as "Extra Help." The total appropriations amount to $75,787,520, which includes specific allocations for system administration, the Arkansas Archeological Survey, and the Criminal Justice Institute, among others. Notable allocations include $4,684,994 for system administration, $4,934,538 for the archaeological survey, and $3,536,513 for the Criminal Justice Institute.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new appropriations for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, totaling $12,688,819, and for the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network, amounting to $32,000,000. It specifies the fiscal year as 2025-2026 and includes an emergency clause for the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the General Assembly's intent regarding the disbursement of funds, ensuring that the University can enhance its educational and operational capabilities.