This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for Southern Arkansas University for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 529 positions, and outlines their respective salary rates. The bill also authorizes the hiring of up to 1,900 temporary or part-time employees as needed. The total amount appropriated for the university's operations is $22,500,527, which includes regular salaries, personal services matching, and operational expenses.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for appropriations from cash funds, totaling $58,711,000, which covers regular salaries, extra help, personal services matching, and various operational expenses. 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 university's operations. The bill reflects the General Assembly's intent to support the university's essential programs and services.