AN ACT FOR THE OZARKA COLLEGE APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

HB 1229 allocates state funds for Ozarka College's 2025-2026 fiscal year, specifically covering salaries and operating expenses for its existing staff. The bill sets maximum salary rates and employee counts for 24 designated positions, including leadership roles (like President and Chief Academic Officer), IT staff, administrative personnel, and public safety officers. It directly affects Ozarka College's budget planning and staffing structure by establishing fixed compensation limits for these roles during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill passed both legislative chambers and became Act 35 on February 11, 2025, formalizing the funding appropriation.