This bill proposes an appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Monticello for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, detailing funding for personal services and operating expenses. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and their salary rates for various positions, including twelve-month and nine-month academic roles, as well as auxiliary enterprises and administrative positions. The bill also authorizes a maximum of 790 part-time or temporary employees, known as "Extra Help," for the Monticello campus and 36 for the McGehee campus, with pay rates adhering to the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.

The total appropriation for the University of Arkansas at Monticello is set at $15,197,712, with additional cash fund appropriations amounting to $27,581,000. An emergency clause is included, emphasizing the importance of the act's effectiveness starting July 1, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted operations of essential governmental programs. The bill mandates compliance with fiscal control laws during the disbursement of funds and incorporates new legal language that clarifies fiscal year designations and total appropriations, enhancing transparency in funding allocations for the university's operational needs.