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HB 1247

AN ACT FOR THE COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

2025 Regular Session

Arkansas appropriates state funding to Cossatot Community College for fiscal year 2025-2026 with immediate emergency effect.

Notification that HB1247 is now Act 40
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Bill Summary · HB 1247

Legislative bill overview

HB 1247 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill was passed with an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard effective date. The specific dollar amount and allocation details are not provided in the bill action summary.

Why is this important

Community college funding directly affects tuition costs, program offerings, faculty salaries, and facility maintenance for students and the surrounding region. Cossatot Community College serves southwest Arkansas and is part of the University of Arkansas system. Emergency passage indicates the legislature prioritized quick funding authorization, potentially to prevent service disruptions or comply with fiscal year requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level adequacy: No information available on whether the appropriation meets the college's operational needs or represents an increase, decrease, or flat funding compared to prior years
  • Statewide budget priorities: Questions about how this allocation fits within broader state funding decisions and whether community colleges received sufficient resources relative to other educational institutions
  • Use of emergency clause: The emergency adoption suggests urgency, but the underlying reason for expedited passage is not detailed and may warrant public scrutiny

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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