AR HB1287

Establishes a maximum of 1,670 regular employees for Arkansas Tech University for fiscal year 2021-2022, with specified positions and salary ranges ranging from $29,192 for graduate assistants to $294,470 for the university president

Authorizes up to 1,615 part-time or temporary "Extra Help" employees at rates not to exceed those provided in the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act

Appropriates $37,698,104 from the Arkansas Tech University Fund for state operations, including $28,528,656 for regular salaries, $1,749,703 for extra help, and $5,296,273 for personal services matching

Appropriates $162,427,960 from cash funds for operating expenses including $29,985,982 for regular salaries, $7,500,000 for extra help, $35,000,000 for operational expenses, $15,000,000 for capital outlay, $44,497,231 for capital improvements, and $10,000,000 for debt service

Authorizes special allowances up to $10,000 per fiscal year for coaches who coach multiple sports and permits the Board of Trustees to reimburse faculty tuition and educational expenses for critical shortage areas or academic restructuring