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signed · Arkansas · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 58: AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.

Senate Bill 58, now Act 138, provides funding for the Arkansas Department of Education's Division of Higher Education for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill authorizes specific job positions and sets salary limits for staff within the division, including roles for program management, grants administration, and IT support. Additionally, it allocates money to support various student financial aid programs, such as the Arkansas Future Grants and the Arkansas Heroes Scholarship. The legislation also includes operating expenses for the State Board of Private Career Education to cover its administrative costs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funding for higher education and student financial aid programs, strengthening state budget support for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides funding for higher education administration and student financial aid programs, directly supporting educational access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill includes funding for IT support staff, indicating a supportive stance toward technology infrastructure within the department.50% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill funds the Arkansas Heroes Scholarship, a program specifically designed to support veterans in higher education.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Appropriations Student Financial Aid