Appropriation; Rust College for establishing new academic programs and completing renovation of a residential facility.

HB 600 provides $2,025,000 in state funding to Rust College's Board of Trustees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically allocated to establish two new academic programs (a dual-degree engineering program and a film studies program) and to complete renovations on the residential facility Gross Hall. This bill directly affects Rust College by enabling new educational offerings and infrastructure improvements, with all funding to be disbursed by the State Treasurer starting July 1, 2026.