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HB1056
Funding for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission in Arkansas
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:15 AM
In one sentence
This law provides money to the Department of Education's Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission so it can pay staff and cover operating costs during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
What it does
- Sets a maximum number of regular employees for specific jobs like Director, Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert, Administrative Coordinator, and Administrative Specialist.
- Provides $383,978 from the Miscellaneous Agencies Fund Account to pay regular salaries and cover daily operating costs.
- Allows up to four temporary or part-time workers known as 'Extra Help' when needed.
- Sets aside an additional $91,123 for these temporary workers and other expenses like travel and professional fees.
- Requires the commission to follow state laws about spending money, buying supplies, and keeping financial records.
Who it affects
- The Department of Education - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission in Arkansas
- Regular employees hired by the commission for roles such as director or coordinator
- Temporary or part-time workers known as 'Extra Help'
- State agencies that manage budget and finance rules
Limits and unknowns
- The law lists maximum numbers for employees but does not guarantee that all positions will be filled.
- Some budget details depend on other state laws and rules, such as salary rates set by the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Appropriation
- Money officially set aside by the government 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 commission needs them.
Official record
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Official summary
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMISSION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.