North Arkansas College can spend available money for 2026–2027 operations

North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas can spend up to $9,700,232 from its state fund and $37,490,000 from cash funds. The money covers employee costs and college operations. Cash-fund limits include $11,200,000 for campus improvements and $2,250,000 for debt payments. Actual spending cannot exceed the authorized amounts or the money made available by law. The college must follow applicable state spending and purchasing rules. The spending authority covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The law caps the college’s listed employee counts and sets maximum annual pay rates. The 381 regular positions include teaching and campus support jobs, including 200 part-time faculty positions. The separate extra-help limit is 500 workers. Extra-help workers may be hired when needed and paid from money authorized for that purpose. Their pay cannot exceed the applicable job limits under the state pay law or this act. The staffing limits cover the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

State laws use the name “North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas” for the college and its fund. The name appears in education and funding laws, staffing and vehicle limits, and permission to have a purchasing official. The act took effect July 1, 2026.