AR SB525

Appropriates $487,000 to East Arkansas Community College from the General Improvement Fund for technology infrastructure improvements, enhancements, equipment, renovation, maintenance, and upgrades.

Authorizes the college to supplement state funds with grants, donations, federal funds, and unobligated cash income to cover the full project costs.

Prohibits the use of existing Maintenance and General Operations funds for the purposes specified in this appropriation.

Requires strict compliance with state purchasing laws, accounting procedures, revenue stabilization laws, and Department of Finance and Administration regulations in fund disbursement.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2013, citing the constitutional one-year appropriation limit and the need for operational continuity.