This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Department of Education's Division of Career and Technical Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees and outlines their respective salary rates, totaling a maximum of 44 employees. The bill also details various appropriations for vocational and technical education, including regular salaries, personal services matching, operating expenses, and grants for local school districts and special programs. Notably, it includes appropriations for vocational center aid, vocational start-up grants, and career coaches programs, with specific amounts allocated for each category.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the use of funds appropriated for Coordinated Career Education Services, Vocational Center Aid, and Vocational Start-Up Grants, allowing these funds to match available federal funds. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and includes an emergency clause to ensure its effectiveness starting July 1, 2026. The total amount appropriated across various sections of the bill is significant, with specific allocations for grants and aid aimed at enhancing career and technical education in Arkansas.