SB76

Senate Bill 76 is an appropriations bill that establishes the maximum number of regular and extra-help employees for the Arkansas Department of Education for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It outlines specific personnel roles, including administrative, legal, information technology, and fiscal positions within both the Shared Services and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill specifies maximum annual salary rates for these roles by linking them to state pay grades. Additionally, it provides specific budget appropriations for personal services, salary matching, and general operating expenses such as travel and operational costs. The total appropriation for Shared Services is explicitly set at $8,254,808, while also establishing the framework for State Operations funding. The legislation ensures the agency has the legal authorization and budgetary capacity to maintain staffing levels and administrative functions during the designated fiscal year.