HB1152

House Bill 1152 is an appropriation bill that authorizes funding for the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill sets the maximum number of full-time and temporary employees for the division and allocates over $218 million in total funding. This includes approximately $3 million for personal services and operational expenses, such as salaries, safety training, and travel. It also provides over $215 million for grants, aid, and special programs directed at public school facility and transportation needs. The act includes provisions for the transfer of funds regarding the Open-Enrollment Public Charter School Facilities Loan Program. Additionally, it grants the agency director specific authority to request budgetary transfers with approval from the Legislative Council or Joint Budget Committee. The bill includes an emergency clause to ensure funding is effective by July 1, 2025.