AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NORTHWEST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE REAPPROPRIATION.

This bill, now enacted as Act 107, reappropriates unused state funds for the Northwest Technical Institute, a higher education facility in Arkansas. The legislation allows the institute to use up to approximately $1.5 million for capital projects, including construction, renovations, major maintenance, and the purchase of equipment. These funds must be spent on specific facility improvements and cannot be used for general operations or combined with other state maintenance budgets. The act includes standard financial controls to ensure spending follows state purchasing laws and aligns with the original reasons for the appropriation.