SB32

Senate Bill 32 is a budget appropriation bill for South Arkansas College for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The bill establishes the maximum number of regular employees, capped at 300, and specifies their respective maximum annual salary rates. It also authorizes up to 175 temporary or part-time 'extra help' positions. The legislation appropriates funding for personal services, operating expenses, capital improvements, and debt service from both the South Arkansas College Fund and the college's cash funds. The total state-funded appropriation is $7,520,795, while the cash fund appropriation covers various operational, maintenance, and capital expenditures. This bill is a standard fiscal measure to ensure the continued administrative and academic operation of the institution.