AR SB336

Appropriates $200,000 to the Department of Health for a scholarship program administered by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy for fiscal year 2023-2024.

Funds shall be disbursed from cash funds deposited in the State Treasury as determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer and must comply with all applicable state fiscal control laws and regulations.

Requires disbursement to comply with stated legislative intent as documented in agency requests, executive recommendations, and legislative budget committee minutes.

Declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2023, citing the constitutional prohibition on appropriations exceeding one year and the need for immediate operation of the agency.