Arkansas sets aside funds for UCA's 2026–2027 costs

The law sets aside $65,219,755 from the University of Central Arkansas Fund for university expenses. The money is for the University of Central Arkansas, including salaries and operating expenses. Spending must follow applicable state fiscal and purchasing rules and is limited to the appropriation and money available by law. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the act takes effect July 1, 2026.

The law sets aside $224,055,000 from cash funds for university expenses. The money is for the University of Central Arkansas and covers salaries, temporary help, operations, capital improvements, and debt service. Spending must follow applicable state fiscal and purchasing rules and is limited to the appropriation and money available by law. The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the act takes effect July 1, 2026.

The law sets maximum numbers and annual pay rates for regular university jobs and authorizes up to 1,600 temporary or part-time workers. These limits and the temporary-worker authorization apply to the University of Central Arkansas. Temporary or part-time workers may be hired when needed and paid from money appropriated for that purpose. Their pay cannot exceed the applicable state classification or act rate. The staffing limits and temporary-worker authorization apply during the 2026–2027 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026.