EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Status
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PARENT-FRIENDLY VERSION OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS TO PARENTS.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND REMEDIATION; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO STUDY AND REPORT ON REMEDIATION ISSUES.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT HIGH-PRIORITY SCHOOLS.
CONCERNING THE HIRING OF TRUANCY OFFICERS FOR CONTIGUOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH HIGH DROPOUT RATES.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Friday, April 12, 2013
TO REVISE AND SIMPLIFY THE TRACKING OF AND ACCOUNTING FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY PROGRAM FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE VOLUNTARY UNIVERSAL ACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ACT.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM CHILD MALTREATMENT; TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS CONCERNING AN EDUCATOR'S INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP WITH A STUDENT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT EXCESSIVE ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS TECH CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
CONCERNING THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO ALLOW HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, CONCERNING STUDENTS WHO OBTAIN A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE.
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES LOAN FUND.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE WHOLE CHILD - WHOLE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM.
Monday, April 8, 2013
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING AND REVIEW OF DATA AND INFORMATION TO ASSIST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM STUDENT TRANSPORTATION TIME.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION AND REWARD PROGRAM, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, AND ACADEMIC DISTRESS.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHES PROGRAM; AND TO ASSURE ACCESS TO A COLLEGE AND CAREER COACH FOR ALL STUDENTS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CREATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY DETACHING TERRITORY FROM AN EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN LICENSES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EDUCATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE WHOLE CHILD - WHOLE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR ASSUMPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Friday, April 5, 2013
TO PROVIDE DIGITAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TESTING.
TO REQUIRE LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO FILE A COPY OF THEIR FACILITIES' FLOOR PLANS WITH LOCAL OFFICES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FILE A COPY OF THEIR FLOOR PLANS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, TO REQUIRE FORFEITURE OF A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BY A RECIPIENT WHO DOES NOT MAKE ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN A SEMESTER.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
TO ESTABLISH AN ARTS-INFUSED CURRICULUM IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CYBERBULLYING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM CHILD MALTREATMENT; TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS CONCERNING AN EDUCATOR'S INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP WITH A STUDENT.
TO AMEND STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, April 1, 2013
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS TASK FORCE FOR THE PREVENTION THROUGH EDUCATION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE; AND TO STUDY "ERIN'S LAW".
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY EXPEND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TO REQUIRE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSES.
TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR ADDITIONAL STUDENT ABSENCES FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS BETWEEN GRADES ELEVEN AND TWELVE FOR COMPLETION OF BASIC TRAINING.
TO AMEND DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD TUITION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
TO AMEND TUITION WAIVERS FOR NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP THAT INCLUDE AN INCOME LIMITATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT EXCESSIVE ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL.
CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO VOLUNTEER IN HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING; AND TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES.
TO PHASE OUT ISOLATED SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ENHANCE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND POSTSECONDARY COMPLETION IN ARKANSAS.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
TO CLARIFY FOR PARENTS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM ON ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARDS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION'S AUTHORITY OVER FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY.
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES LOAN FUND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT OF 1997.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING; AND TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Monday, March 25, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF A LOCAL BOARD OF A TECHNICAL INSTITUTE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL NURSE TO ADMINISTER AUTO-INJECTABLE EPINEPHRINE TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
CONCERNING BAND, MUSIC, AND VISUAL ARTS CREDITS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITING AGENCY IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO COMPLETE REZONING FOLLOWING A DECENNIAL CENSUS.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSFERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF E-CIGARETTES ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE CONTINUING ADEQUACY EVALUATION ACT OF 2004 CONCERNING THE ADEQUACY EVALUATION COMMITTEE.
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DIABETES BY PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF GLUCAGON.
Monday, March 18, 2013
TO DEFINE "SIBLING" AS IT APPLIES TO A SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFER UNDER TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS FOR THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO ENSURE HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS HAVE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE FACULTY STATUS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ADMISSIONS BOARD.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REPORT THE ENROLLMENT OF A STUDENT WHO IS A MILITARY DEPENDENT
TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF PAPER BALLOTS OR ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES IN A SCHOOL ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, CONCERNING STUDENTS WHO OBTAIN A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EXISTING WORKFORCE TRAINING ACT OF 1995; AND TO RAISE THE PAY FOR INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS FROM EIGHTY DOLLARS PER HOUR TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER HOUR.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ACADEMIC, FISCAL, AND FACILITIES DISTRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS OF VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO DESIGNATE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS THE PRIMARY CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER.
TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO LIMIT STUDENT ATHLETE TRAVEL DURING THE SCHOOL WEEK.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE VISION 2025 LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS; AND TO DESCRIBE ITS PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 11, 2013
TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP THAT INCLUDE AN INCOME LIMITATION.
TO REQUIRE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER EVALUATIONS.
TO REQUIRE A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO COMPILE AND DISCLOSE INFORMATION ON THE INSTITUTION’S ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OBTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SCHOOL BUSES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CYBERBULLYING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS TECH CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION AND REWARD PROGRAM, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, AND ACADEMIC DISTRESS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING A REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR OR DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PARENT-FRIENDLY VERSION OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS TO PARENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES; AND TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN LICENSES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EDUCATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE WHOLE CHILD - WHOLE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO PHYSICALLY ATTEND SCHOOL ON A REGULAR BASIS DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION.
TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION TO APPEAR AT A MEETING OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION BEFORE THE COMMISSIONER ASSUMES THE ADMINISTRATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OR CONFERENCE REGULATIONS.
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
CONCERNING THE STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND FOUNDING DOCUMENTS.
TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER; CONCERNING ANNUAL OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EVALUATIONS.
TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM CHILD MALTREATMENT; TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS CONCERNING AN EDUCATOR'S INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP WITH A STUDENT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, CONCERNING STUDENTS WHO OBTAIN A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT EXCESSIVE ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL.
TO ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WITHIN THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF E-CIGARETTES ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWING THE CHARTER OF A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.
TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON THE STUDY OF EDUCATION INNOVATION AND REFORM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION'S AUTHORITY OVER FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY.
THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2013.
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DIABETES BY PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF GLUCAGON.
Friday, March 8, 2013
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO VOLUNTEER IN HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAMS.
TO ESTABLISH THE BREAKFAST-AFTER-THE-BELL SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM.
TO ALLOW THE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS FOR MULTIPLE COURSES TO BE COMBINED OR EMBEDDED IN A SINGLE COURSE.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION AND ACADEMIC FACILITIES.
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY ENSURING ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE WORKERS ON SITE TO ATTEND TO STUDENTS' NEEDS.
CONCERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO VOLUNTEER IN HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAMS.
CONCERNING THE FEES FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEST FOR ADULTS.
TO AUTHORIZE A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOW STUDENTS INVOLVED IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ACADEMIC COMPETITION WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
TO EXEMPT HOME ADDRESSES AND OTHER PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION OF NONELECTED PUBLIC AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
TO CLARIFY THAT KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT EXCEPTIONS FOR STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER STATE ALSO APPLY TO STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER NATION.
TO AMEND STATUTORY PROVISIONS REGARDING STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORITY TO COORDINATE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS; AND TO AMEND LAWS CONCERNING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND SCHOOL RECOGNITION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVAL OF A VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OR CONSOLIDATION.
CONCERNING SCHOOL CHOICE IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES LOAN FUND.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EDUCATION ACT OF 1997.
TO AMEND THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE A MORE RIGOROUS STUDY OF ART OR MUSIC; AND TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VISUAL ART AND MUSIC INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE VISION 2025 LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS; AND TO DESCRIBE ITS PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO EXTEND VETERANS PREFERENCE IN HIRING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CLARIFY THE VETERANS PREFERENCE LAW.
CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF BARRACKS AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.
TO AMEND STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING FOR THE EDUCATION OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSFERS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CONTINUING ADEQUACY EVALUATION ACT OF 2004 CONCERNING THE ADEQUACY EVALUATION COMMITTEE.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR ASSUMPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 4, 2013
TO ALLOW EXISTING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFERS UNDER § 6-18-206 TO CONTINUE; TO SUSPEND FUTURE TRANSFERS UNDER § 6-18-206 UNTIL A COURT RESOLUTION; TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY FOR PARENTS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM ON ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARDS.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING AND ACCEPTING ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS.
TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OFFER AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS A CREDIT-BEARING MODERN LANGUAGE OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE.
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED TO SELL, PRESERVE, LEASE, OR DONATE REAL PROPERTY THAT IS NO LONGER UTILIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETINGS OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
TO LIMITATIONS ON STATE-FUNDED STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE TO HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS AND INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RECEIVING STUDENT FINANCIAL AID.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION GENERALLY.
TO AMEND PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LICENSURE OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL PERSONNEL.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM ACT.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TO CHARGE TUITION TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SAU-TECH-ARKANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING ACADEMY.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS EDUCATION BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MASTER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PROGRAM.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD.
TO ESTABLISH THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT TRAINING AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING; AND TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 25, 2013
TO AMEND THE TEACHER LICENSURE LAW FOR NONTRADITIONAL APPLICANTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATING MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS.
TO PRESERVE THE CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NONRESIDENT SCHOOLS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 1989; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HIRE A CERTIFIED SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST WHO DOES NOT HAVE A MASTERS DEGREE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS GOVERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EDUCATORS, FISCAL OFFICERS, NONLICENSED SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF, AND STUDENT TEACHERS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON 98% OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX.
TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN GRADES SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE (7-12) IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM ACT.
Monday, February 18, 2013
TO ALLOW SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS TO ADMINISTER GLUCAGON TO STUDENTS FOR ANY TYPE OF DIABETES; AND TO CLARIFY AN INTERNAL REFERENCE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM NET PROCEEDS OF THE LOTTERY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE STATE LAW ON THE CAMPUS.
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE AS DIRECTED BY THIS ACT.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
TO SIMPLIFY THE ACCESSIBILITY OF DATA ON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TO AMEND THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
TO ENHANCE THE PROTECTIONS PROVIDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE STUDENTS.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS EDUCATION BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT CONCERNING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, February 11, 2013
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE OFFERINGS.
TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF THE READINESS AND CAPABILITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL AT SCHOOL.
TO ALLOW PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN GRADES SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE (7-12) IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS WITHOUT A WAITING PERIOD.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING EDUCATION LAW.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ENERGY SUMMARY AND REPORT FOR THE ACCURATE AND OBJECTIVE COLLECTION OF DATA AND PROJECTIONS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE ENERGY SUPPLIES.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS AND RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ETHICAL GUIDELINES AND PROHIBITIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND EMPLOYEES.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ENERGY SUMMARY AND REPORT FOR THE ACCURATE AND OBJECTIVE COLLECTION OF DATA AND PROJECTIONS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE ENERGY SUPPLIES.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR CURING A DEFICIENCY IN BOND PAYMENTS BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Monday, February 4, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH POLICIES CONCERNING STUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AT SCHOOL.
TO ENHANCE THE PROTECTIONS PROVIDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE STUDENTS.
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IMPOSED ON CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DIABETES BY PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF GLUCAGON.
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IMPOSED ON CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
TO LIMIT STUDENT ATHLETE TRAVEL DURING THE SCHOOL WEEK.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
TO REPEAL § 6-18-206 CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INTERDISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS BY CREATING DISTRICTS OF INNOVATION.
Monday, January 28, 2013
TO ASSIST COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN ACQUIRING FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; TO SPECIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTITUTING MILLAGE ELECTIONS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO CLARIFY THE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REPEAL FREE RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR CURING A DEFICIENCY IN BOND PAYMENTS BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM.
TO REPEAL § 6-18-206 CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS INTERDISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF THE READINESS AND CAPABILITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL AT SCHOOL.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IMPOSED ON CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS BY CREATING DISTRICTS OF INNOVATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IMPOSED ON CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
Monday, January 14, 2013
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IMPOSED ON CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
TO ASSIST COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN ACQUIRING FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; TO SPECIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTITUTING MILLAGE ELECTIONS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO CLARIFY THE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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