SB57

Senate Bill 57 is a fiscal appropriation bill for the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill establishes the maximum number of authorized personnel, setting a cap at 235 regular employees, and outlines provisions for part-time or temporary 'extra help.' It allocates funding from various sources, including state operations, federal funds, cash operations, and specific appropriations for braille and large-print textbooks. The legislation also includes special language authorizing the transfer of funds for summer projects and school operations. Furthermore, it outlines provisions for summer school staff compensation and authorizes the carry-forward of unexpended balances for facility maintenance, renovations, or construction projects. The total appropriation amounts to over $25 million across various budgetary line items.