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HB1019
Funding Plan for Cossatot Community College (2026-2027)
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:15 AM
In one sentence
This law provides state funds to the University of Arkansas's Cossatot Community College to pay staff salaries and cover operating costs during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
What it does
- Sets a maximum limit on how many regular employees the college can hire for specific job titles in administrative, academic, and auxiliary roles.
- Lists the highest yearly salary allowed for each listed job title during the fiscal year.
- Allows the college to hire up to 100 temporary or part-time staff members known as 'Extra Help' when needed.
- Provides a total of $5,535,432 from state funds to cover regular salaries, extra help wages, matching funds for personal services, and general operating expenses including travel.
- Designates specific amounts for different expense categories such as operations, conferences, and professional fees.
Who it affects
- Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
- Current and future employees at Cossatot Community College
Limits and unknowns
- The bill sets maximum salary rates, but actual pay may be lower depending on experience and other factors.
- The provided text cuts off before completing Section 4 regarding cash funds appropriations.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Appropriation
- An official act by a government body to set aside money for a specific purpose.
- Fiscal Year
- A one-year period used for budgeting, which in this case ends on June 30, 2027.
- Extra Help
- Temporary or part-time workers hired only when the college needs additional staff beyond its regular employees.
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Official summary
AN ACT FOR THE COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.