This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 243, across various administrative, academic, and support positions, with specified salary rates for each role. The bill also authorizes up to 100 part-time or temporary employees, referred to as "Extra Help," to be employed as needed. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $5,600,277, which includes regular salaries, extra help, and personal services matching, among other expenses.
Additionally, the bill outlines appropriations from cash funds, totaling $13,126,000, for various operational needs, including regular salaries, overtime, and capital improvements. It emphasizes compliance with existing laws regarding fund disbursement and includes an emergency clause to ensure the act takes effect on July 1, 2026, to prevent any disruption in the college's operations. The bill reflects the General Assembly's intent to support the college's essential programs and services through these appropriations.