SB75

This bill provides the annual appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Education - Division of Higher Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It establishes the maximum number of full-time and temporary employees for the Division and outlines the budget for various operating expenses. The legislation details specific appropriations for student assistance grants, scholarships, and technical education programs. Additionally, it funds health education grants and loans for Arkansas citizens pursuing degrees in dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, and podiatry at out-of-state institutions. It also includes appropriations for research and development programs and the State Board of Private Career Education. The bill acts as a budget authorization measure to ensure the continued administrative and programmatic functions of the higher education sector in Arkansas.