This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Arkansas State University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their respective salary rates, including various administrative and academic positions. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $79,022,197, which includes regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and maintenance and general operations. Additionally, the bill allocates funds to specific programs within the university, such as the Jonesboro campus and the Delta Center for Economic Development.

The bill also includes provisions for cash funds, with a total appropriation of $223,896,158 for personal services and operating expenses from cash funds. This includes allocations for regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and capital improvements. An emergency clause is included, stating that the act is essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in essential governmental programs. The bill emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds.