The 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, specifying salary rates for various administrative and academic positions, and introduces new categories for "Twelve Month Educational and General Administrative Positions," "Twelve Month Educational and General Academic Positions," and "Nine Month Educational and General Academic 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 aligned with the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.
The total amount appropriated for the university's personal services and operating expenses is $15,197,712 from the University of Arkansas at Monticello Fund, alongside $27,581,000 in cash funds. The bill includes provisions for regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses, ensuring adequate funding for various campuses, including Crossett, Monticello, and McGehee. An emergency clause is included, stating that the appropriations are critical for the agency's operations and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent service disruptions, while emphasizing adherence to existing fiscal regulations.