This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for North Arkansas College for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various administrative and academic positions along with their corresponding salary rates. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $7,018,087, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, bringing the total state operations appropriation to $9,073,446. Furthermore, the bill outlines a separate appropriation from cash funds, totaling $39,990,000, which includes provisions for regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and capital improvements.

The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the college and must take effect on July 1, 2024, to prevent any disruption in services. It emphasizes compliance with various fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of funds. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the maximum number of employees and specific positions, as well as the total appropriated amounts for both state operations and cash funds.