ArkansasAct 86 sets aside education funds for computing and building repairs
Starting July 1, 2026, Act 86 reappropriates money for computer science initiatives and upkeep at four Department of Education buildings in the Capitol Complex.
What it does
Act 86 provides up to $564,871 for the education division’s computer science initiatives starting July 1, 2026. Spending cannot exceed available state funds, but other listed money may supplement them.
Act 86 provides up to $5 million for upkeep and related work at four department buildings in the Capitol Complex starting July 1, 2026. Spending cannot exceed available state funds, but other listed money may supplement them.
Argument forThe funding could help the education division continue computer science initiatives and maintain four department buildings in the Capitol Complex.
Argument againstSetting aside money for these projects could leave the education division with less flexibility to use it for other needs.
More detail
Act 86 provides up to $564,871 from the Development and Enhancement Fund for computer science initiatives. The appropriation is for the Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Contracts and other obligations cannot exceed state funds actually available. Grants, donations, and available agency funds may supplement state funds. The agency’s maintenance and general operations funds cannot be used for these purposes. This appropriation takes effect July 1, 2026.
Act 86 provides up to $5 million from the Educational Buildings Maintenance Fund for upkeep and related work. The money is for four buildings owned by the Department of Education in the Capitol Complex. The money may pay for building and grounds upkeep, maintenance, insurance, janitorial services, renovations, improvements, repairs, and operations. Contracts and other obligations cannot exceed state funds actually available. Grants, donations, and available agency funds may supplement state funds. The agency’s maintenance and general operations funds cannot be used for these purposes. This appropriation takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 27Notification that SB64 is now Act 86Became Law
- Apr 24DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR.To Governor
- Apr 24Reported correctly enrolled and ordered delivered to the Governor.
- Apr 23ORDERED ENROLLED
- Apr 23Returned from the House as passed.
- Apr 23Returned To Senate as Passed.
- Apr 23EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 23Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.Passed House
- Apr 23Considered in the Committee of the Whole, and recommended do pass.
- Apr 23RULES SUSPENDED
- Apr 22Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the CALENDAR.Minor
- Apr 22RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
- Apr 22Ordered Immediately transmitted to the House.
- Apr 22EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 22Read the third time and passed.Passed Senate
- Apr 21Returned by the Committee, with the recommendation that it Do PassMinor
- Apr 14Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEEMinor
- Apr 14FiledIntroduced
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