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HB1005
Arkansas Department of Education Budget for 2026-2027
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:15 AM
In one sentence
This law sets the budget and limits on staff numbers for specific divisions within the Arkansas Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
What it does
- Sets a maximum number of regular employees at 88 positions with specific job titles and pay grades for Shared Services.
- Sets a maximum number of regular employees at 308 positions covering education programs, safety, and administration for State Operations.
- Allows up to six temporary or part-time workers for Shared Services when needed.
- Allows up to seven temporary or part-time workers for State Operations when needed.
- Provides $9,495,052 in funding specifically for the Department of Education - Shared Services.
Who it affects
- The Arkansas Department of Education
- Employees working in Shared Services and State Operations divisions
Limits and unknowns
- The provided text does not list the total dollar amount appropriated for State Operations, as that section is cut off.
- Exact salary amounts are listed by grade code rather than specific dollar figures in this excerpt.
- The law only covers funding and staffing limits; it does not describe changes to education rules or student programs.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Appropriation
- An official act that sets aside a specific amount of money for government use.
- Fiscal Year
- A one-year period used by the state for budgeting, which runs from July 1 to June 30 in this case.
- Extra Help
- Temporary or part-time employees hired only when needed beyond regular staff limits.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.