The bill, SB425, amends the Arkansas Code to adjust transportation funding allocations for school districts, shifting the funding year from 2023-2024 to 2025-2026. It specifies the distribution of enhanced transportation funding, with some districts receiving increased amounts while others face reductions or complete removal of their previous allocations. For instance, the DeWitt School District will receive $8,790.15, and the Hamburg School District's funding will rise from $58,389 to $65,642.42. The bill aims to address disparities in transportation funding among districts, ensuring that resources are allocated based on the specific financial needs of each district.

In addition to the adjustments, the bill introduces new funding for the Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy, which will receive $0 in the upcoming school year. It also includes an emergency clause, highlighting the state's obligation to provide adequate transportation funding for public schools. The act is deemed immediately necessary for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, allowing schools to budget accordingly. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval or if the Governor neither approves nor vetoes it within the designated timeframe.