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This bill comprehensively amends Arkansas law concerning state employee classification and compensation, with several key provisions. It establishes the Arkansas State Employee Student Loan Program, which allows state agencies to help eligible employees repay student loans, with payments up to $2,000 per installment and a total maximum of $10,000, subject to specific eligibility requirements like completing a six-month probationary period and having student loan debt related to their current job. The bill modifies rules around employment, such as allowing a person whose spouse is elected to a constitutional office to be employed by a state agency without additional approval if their entry salary is under $50,000. It also significantly updates definitions and classifications for state employees, including creating new job series, career paths, and more detailed job descriptions across various state departments. The bill expands the Office of Personnel Management's authority to make classification adjustments, provides guidance for implementing these changes, and includes an emergency clause that makes the provisions effective on July 1, 2025, to ensure continued state government operations. The legislation aims to provide more structured career development opportunities for state employees and streamline personnel management processes.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb392&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R