The bill proposes the reappropriation of capital improvement funds from the Development and Enhancement Fund to various institutions of higher education in Arkansas, effective July 1, 2025. It specifies funding allocations for multiple colleges, including Arkansas Northeastern College, Arkansas State University campuses, and others, detailing amounts designated for projects such as construction, renovations, technology upgrades, and equipment replacement. For example, Ozarka College is allocated up to $500,000 for the renovation of the Administration Building and $600,000 for the Miller Building, while Phillips Community College will receive over $2 million for ADA compliance improvements and technology upgrades.
Additionally, the bill includes appropriations for the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, with specific amounts earmarked for various critical maintenance and construction projects, including $1,950,000 for the Center for Excellence and Innovation and $1,000,000 for the STEM Park Project. An emergency clause is also included, emphasizing the urgency of the appropriations and ensuring that the funds will be available for the intended projects without interruption, thereby supporting the operation of essential governmental programs.