EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES" FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO TEACHER LICENSURE.
TO REPEAL THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1981; AND TO AMEND THE EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1985.
TO REQUIRE THAT OPIOID OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE RIGHT TO PLAY ACT; AND CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO AMEND THE MINIMUM TEACHER COMPENSATION SCHEDULE UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003 TO INCLUDE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO CREATE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING WORKFORCE SCHOLARSHIP, STIPEND, AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING ACT OF 2003; AND TO CREATE THE COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ACT.
TO REQUIRE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AT CERTAIN SCHOOL-SPONSORED SPORTING EVENTS AND ON CAMPUSES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING STUDENT RESTRAINTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OR EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS.
TO CREATE THE STUDENT DATA VENDOR SECURITY ACT.
TO CREATE THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE THE PERILS OF COMMUNISM AND AUTOCRATIC GOVERNMENTS BE TAUGHT IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DEADLINES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT THE RATE OF TAX FOR A SCHOOL ELECTION.
TO AMEND THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.
Monday, April 3, 2023
TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE REQUIRED FOR LICENSED SCHOOL PERSONNEL; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A "BASIC CONTRACT" UNDER THE TEACHER COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF 2003.
CONCERNING A VACANCY ON A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONSOLIDATE GRIEVANCES INTO A GROUP GRIEVANCE IF MULTIPLE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HAVE FILED INDIVIDUAL GRIEVANCES THAT ARE THE SAME GRIEVANCE FOR PURPOSES OF AN APPEAL.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS OFFER CERTAIN COURSES TO EXPELLED STUDENTS.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ADMINISTER A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST TO A STUDENT WHO IS REENTERING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR THE STUDENT.
TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
CONCERNING THE SCHOOLS OF LAW UNDER THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
Friday, March 31, 2023
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCHOOL EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT AND BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE TO CLARIFY WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF SCIENTIFIC READING INSTRUCTION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015.
TO AMEND ACTS 2023, NO. 237; AND TO AMEND THE LIMITATION ON THE FUNDS A PARTICIPATING STUDENT MAY RECEIVE UNDER THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINT ANTIDISCRIMINATION ACT.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTNER WITH A BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT LOAN SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES" FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT.
TO AMEND THE FIRE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE LAW RELATING TO FIRE DRILLS AND EXTERIOR DOORS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
TO CREATE THE K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION FUNDING LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO REFERENCES TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL POLICIES; AND CONCERNING A SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND AMENDING A PORTION OF LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
TO PERMIT A LOCAL BOARD OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL WEEK THAT IS NOT A FIVE-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EXTEND THE SCHOOL DAY OR SCHOOL YEAR TO ACCOMMODATE A SCHOOL WEEK THAT IS NOT A FIVE-DAY SCHOOL WEEK.
TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IMPLEMENTS AN ALTERNATE SCHOOL CALENDAR TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION FOR PURPOSES OF MAKING UP A MISSED SCHOOL DAY.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY CONSOLIDATED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS HELD.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE WITH A NON-SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAM THAT IS OF THE SAME SPORT AS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAM OF WHICH THE STUDENT IS A MEMBER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT.
CONCERNING CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETIC GAMES HELD BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING JOB ORDER CONTRACTING; AND TO INCREASE THE CAP ON JOB ORDER CONTRACTING BID AWARDS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE CREATING A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR (CROWN) ACT.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION RESIDENCY EXPANSION BOARD.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE LAW THAT RELATE TO TOPICS COVERED BY, THE COMPOSITION OF, AND THE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES.
CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL POLICIES; AND CONCERNING A SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES.
TO AMEND THE CRITERIA CONSIDERED IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S REDUCTION-IN-FORCE POLICY.
TO ESTABLISH A MEANS BY WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL MAY AWARD A STUDENT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA BEFORE THE STUDENT GRADUATES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CREATE THE STUDENT DATA VENDOR SECURITY ACT.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON ADOPTION AWARENESS.
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH WITHIN TWO YEARS OF ITS ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY OVER A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.
Monday, March 27, 2023
CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE GIVEN NAME ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO USE A PERSON'S PREFERRED PRONOUN, NAME, OR TITLE WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING EMPLOYEES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY; AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021.
Friday, March 24, 2023
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL OR LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM TO ALLOW A PARENT OF A PARTICIPATING STUDENT TO ELECT TO DIRECT ACCOUNT FUNDS TO THE RESIDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL TO WHICH THE PARTICIPATING STUDENT IS ASSIGNED
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS STUDENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO INCLUDE OFFERING OR PROVIDING ABORTION REFERRALS AS A PROHIBITED TRANSACTION BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN OF ACTIVE DUTY UNIFORMED SERVICES PERSONNEL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
Monday, March 20, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING CAREER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THAT OFFER VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TRAINING TO CONTRACT WITH VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS ON A TWELVE-MONTH BASIS.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NEW OR ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AND THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS GRANT EXCUSED ABSENCES TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN 4-H ACTIVITIES OR PROGRAMS.
TO REQUIRE A HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSE OFFERED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING BREASTFEEDING.
TO ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT OPERATES PRIMARILY AS A VIRTUAL SCHOOL MAY OFFER A STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT IN A VIRTUAL SETTING.
CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY; AND TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL.
TO AMEND THE LAW TO ALLOW QUALIFIED ELECTORS TO DETERMINE THE ISSUE AS TO WHETHER TO ELECT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM SINGLE-MEMBER ZONES, AT LARGE, OR A COMBINATION OF SINGLE-MEMBER ZONES AND AT LARGE.
CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE THE COACH SAFELY ACT; AND TO REQUIRE YOUTH INJURY MITIGATION AND INFORMATION COURSES FOR ATHLETICS PERSONNEL AND COACHES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTY TO INCLUDE THE SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS DURING RECESS.
Monday, March 13, 2023
TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE THE IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF ARKANSAS PROGRAM FUND.
CONCERNING RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO AMEND THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR THE OSTEOPATHIC RURAL MEDICAL PRACTICE STUDENT LOAN AND SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.
TO CREATE THE READING ENRICHMENT AND ACADEMIC DELIVERABLES ("READ") PROGRAM ACT.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AT PUBLIC TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT.
TO CREATE CHARLIE'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRONIC CHILD SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM BE INSTALLED IN A SCHOOL BUS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETIC GAMES HELD BETWEEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN STUDENTS FROM INCLUSION IN A SCHOOL'S DROP OUT RATE FOR PURPOSES OF A SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORT.
TO REPEAL REQUIREMENTS PLACED ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT HAVE A TEN PERCENT (10%) OR GREATER MINORITY POPULATION OUT OF THE TOTAL POPULATION.
TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION BE PROVIDED MONTHLY TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO REPEAL THE REDUNDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES.
CONCERNING AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL BE OPEN AND FREE.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE HELD.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS MILITARY CHILD SCHOOL TRANSITIONS ACT OF 2021.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON ADOPTION AWARENESS.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
CONCERNING STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR A TIERED SYSTEM OF EDUCATOR LICENSURE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TYPE OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN APPLICANTS IN AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM.
TO AMEND THE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2021; AND TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EMPLOY A COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER AT EACH HIGH SCHOOL.
CONCERNING THE SCHOOLS OF LAW UNDER THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
Monday, March 6, 2023
TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH WITHIN TWO YEARS OF ITS ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY OVER A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STUDENT DUE PROCESS AND PROTECTION ACT; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AT PUBLIC TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING UNUSED OR UNDERUTILIZED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE OR LEASE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ACADEMIC FACILITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE TWELVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO STORM SHELTERS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES UNDER THE ARKANSAS FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
CONCERNING A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL POLICY RELATING TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT'S SEX.
TO CREATE A FINANCIAL AID APPEALS PROCESS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR IN-STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Monday, February 27, 2023
TO CREATE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
TO CREATE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
TO CREATE A FINANCIAL AID APPEALS PROCESS AND COMMITTEE FOR THE DIVISION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED-PRICE MEALS AT SCHOOL RECEIVE FREE MEALS AT SCHOOL.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
TO SPECIFY TERMS REGARDING TERMINATION AND BUYOUT AGREEMENTS THAT A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SHALL INCLUDE.
TO GIVE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS THE AUTHORITY TO WEIGH ADMISSION LOTTERIES AT THEIR DISCRETION.
Monday, February 20, 2023
TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE TWELVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLASSIFY A BUILDING OR SPACE USED FOR A PUBLIC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM OR FOR A SAFE ROOM FOR STUDENTS AS AN ACADEMIC FACILITY UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES FUNDING ACT.
TO CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY SUBSTITUTE COMPARABLE ELECTIVE COURSEWORK IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR REQUIRED CORE ACADEMIC CLASSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE FOR A STUDENT WHO ACCOMPANIES THE STUDENT'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN TO VOTE.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
TO AMEND THE PROCESS BY WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY OBTAIN A WAIVER.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TO AMEND THE NAME OF "SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE" TO "SOUTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE"; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD FOR A POSITION ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; AND TO REMOVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHALLENGE PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Monday, February 13, 2023
TO AMEND THE SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR IN-STATE TUITION FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHALLENGE PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
TO AMEND THE STATE FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION AMOUNT BY USING THE BASIC PROJECT COST PER SQUARE FOOT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE LIMITATION ON SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFERS UNDER THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2015.
TO CREATE THE SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS ACT.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT WHOSE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN RELOCATES HIM OR HER TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO COMPLETE HIS OR HER REMAINING SCHOOL YEARS AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH HE OR SHE IS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF RELOCATION.
Monday, February 6, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MEMBERS OF LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT RECIPIENT OF AN ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP MAY RETAIN OR REGAIN HIS OR HER ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP.
TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE UNDER THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATED TO TUITION BENEFITS FOR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN OF THE ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
CONCERNING A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL POLICY RELATING TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT'S SEX.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS REGARDING WATER SAFETY EDUCATION COURSES AND SWIMMING LESSONS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENHANCED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE PROCESS BY WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY OBTAIN A WAIVER.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTY TO INCLUDE THE SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS DURING RECESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A STUDENT'S ELIGIBILITY TO ATTEND A SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN HE OR SHE RESIDES ON A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE PER-STUDENT FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNTS FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
CONCERNING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE PASSAGE OF A GED TEST BE TREATED THE SAME AS THE RECEIPT OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY PERTAIN TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS.
Monday, January 23, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DATES FOR THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW ALLOWING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO TAKE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR EMERGENCY AND RESCUE SERVICES.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
TO AMEND THE LAW THAT REQUIRES HOLOCAUST EDUCATION; AND TO ESTABLISH HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Monday, January 9, 2023
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF A DEPENDENT FOR PURPOSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS; AND TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
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