Arkansas campus could use state and cash funds in 2026–2027

The bill would set aside up to $165,241,738 from the University of Arkansas Fund for the university’s salaries and operating costs. This funding is for University of Arkansas–Fayetteville state operations. Spending must follow state fiscal rules and may use only funds made available by law. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

The bill would set aside up to $1,189,650,000 in cash funds for the university’s expenses. The funding covers University of Arkansas–Fayetteville salaries, temporary staff, overtime, operating costs, improvements, and debt payments. Spending must follow state fiscal rules and may use only cash funds made available by law. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.

The bill would set aside $800,000 for law school expenses and $250,000 for Partners for Inclusive Communities. Partners for Inclusive Communities would use the autism-related funding for training, advice, and support for families and professionals serving people with autism and related disabilities across Arkansas. The law school money comes from special revenue tied to additional uniform circuit court filing fees. The autism-related funding may pay for staff, operations, matching funds, or grants for a state center and satellite centers. Both appropriations cover the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.