SB 17·AR·senate
AN ACT FOR THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
Signed into LawFiled Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee
Latest Action
Notification that SB17 is now Act 7
Apr 23, 2026
Summary
The bill provides the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS) with funding for staff salaries, overtime, operating costs, and investment services, and also allocates cash to pay retirement benefits to former teachers and staff. It sets staffing limits for 87 regular positions and allows up to 20 part‑time “extra help” workers. The appropriations are designated as emergency to take effect on July 1 2026.
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