SB93

Senate Bill 93 is an appropriation bill that outlines the funding, personnel, and operating expenses for the Arkansas Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes the maximum number of regular, full-time employees and extra help (part-time/temporary) for various divisions, including Shared Services, State Operations, and Federal Grants Administration. The bill allocates funds across several accounts, such as personal services, operating expenses, and specific program grants. Key appropriations include $13 million for loans to school districts, $10 million for loans to open-enrollment public charter schools, and approximately $428 million for child nutrition programs. It provides administrative structure and budgetary authority to ensure the department can carry out its education-related responsibilities. The bill serves as a standard budget measure for state government operations within the education sector.