EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Status
TO CLARIFY THE RATE OF PAYMENT FOR TEACHERS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULED OUTSIDE OF THE NORMAL BASE CONTRACT PERIOD.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY USE THE ANNUAL SAVINGS PRODUCED BY PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE'S BONDED DEBT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY STUDENT GROWTH FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Monday, April 6, 2009
TO IMPROVE DATA COLLECTION BY THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPUTER NETWORK.
TO ALLOW REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR A STUDENT WHO HAS DIFFICULTY WITH SENSORY PROCESSING WHEN TAKING STATE REQUIRED TESTS.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENTS.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO CONTINUE ATTENDANCE AT A NONRESIDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
Friday, April 3, 2009
TO PROVIDE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILY RECIPIENTS ENROLLED IN DAY OR EVENING CLASSES IN A TWO-YEAR COLLEGE.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICIES.
AN ACT CONCERNING CLASSIFIED PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICIES.
TO PLACE LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND DURATION OF CARRYOVER CATEGORICAL FUNDS.
TO ALLOW STUDENTS IN GRADE TEN (10) OR ABOVE TO PARTICIPATE IN COSMETOLOGY COURSES OFFERED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TO IMPROVE PARENTS' ACCESS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DATA ON ACHIEVEMENT GAPS AND ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PLANS TO CLOSE ACHIEVEMENT GAPS.
TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR ROUTINE INSPECTIONS AND REPORTING OF INSPECTIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES.
TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION TO DEVELOP RULES GOVERNING PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS OF THE ARKANSAS COMMISSION FOR COORDINATION OF EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS.
TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADVERTISE A BOND SALE BY A METHOD OTHER THAN NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON THE STATUS OF ARKANSAS HISTORY EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
TO INCREASE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE SMART CORE CURRICULUM.
Monday, March 30, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO PREVIOUSLY WORKED FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IS ELIGIBLE FOR CATASTROPHIC LEAVE.
TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR MOBILE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AND EQUALIZE TEACHER SALARIES IN HIGH-PRIORITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE TEACHER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO TEACHERS RETURNING TO COLLEGE TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION.
TO CONSOLIDATE THE TEACHER EDUCATION RECRUITMENT PROGRAMS AND CREATE THE STATE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE MILITARY DEPENDENTS SCHOLARSHIP.
TO CREATE CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES IF THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESULTS IN DEATH OR PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY.
TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY FOR THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM AWARDS.
TO REPEAL THE FACULTY/ADMINISTRATOR DEVELOPMENT FELLOWS PROGRAM.
TO BROADEN THE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AT UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
TO STRENGTHEN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE REVIEW OF LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING COMMITTEE FINDINGS BY THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD FOR TEACHERS.
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR PLACEMENT ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION ACT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO FUNDING FOR ISOLATED SCHOOLS.
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STUDENT CATEGORICAL FUND EXPENDITURES AND RESULTS FROM PROGRAMS FUNDED BY NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STUDENT CATEGORICAL FUNDS.
TO CREATE AN INTERIM STUDY OF THE AFFORDABILITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THIS STATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE DEFINITIONS REGARDING PRIVATE RESIDENT AND CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS
TO ASSIST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN EQUIPPING SCHOOL BUSES WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND NOTICES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFTEY OF CHILDREN ON SCHOOL BUSES.
TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN ON SCHOOL BUSES BY IMPROVING THE REPORTING OF MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS WHO PASS A SCHOOL BUS ILLEGALLY.
TO ALLOW A SUPERINTENDENT'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE TERMINATED FOR CAUSE AND WITHOUT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAVING ANY FURTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO THE SUPERINTENDENT.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES OF THE PLANNING AND PREPARATION TIME A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
TO ALLOW PRIVATE BORROWING BY STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO CONTINUE ATTENDANCE AT A NONRESIDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES.
Monday, March 9, 2009
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CALCULATING AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION OF SMALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO ALLOW STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT OFFER AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE TO CHANGE THE MATH REQUIREMENT TO "AN APPLICABLE AND APPROPRIATE NONREMEDIAL MATH COURSE"
TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM ACT.
TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER EVALUATIONS.
TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BY AN UNOPPOSED WRITTEN RESOLUTION OF AN EXISTING DISTRICT FROM WHICH TERRITORY WILL BE DETACHED.
TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. FOR ONE HUNDRED ONE (101) YEARS OF SERVICE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN COLLEGE WOMEN AND THE COMMUNITY.
TO ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IS FAIR, IS BASED ON BEST PRACTICES, AND IS ALIGNED WITH NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
TO RESTRICT THE CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IF THE RESULTING DISTRICT WILL HAVE AN AREA LARGER THAN ONE THOUSAND FIFTY-FOUR SQUARE MILES (1,054 SQ. MI.).
TO RESTRICT THE CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IF THE RESULTING SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL BE LARGER THAN ONE THOUSAND SQUARE MILES (1,000 SQ. MI.).
TO RESTRICT THE CONSOLIDATION OR ANNEXATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IF THE RESULTING SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL HAVE AN AREA LARGER THAN NINE HUNDRED ONE SQUARE MILES (901 SQ. MI.).
PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS LEASED BY THE STATE OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A NEW SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PULASKI COUNTY AND PROVIDE FOR THE FAIR AND EQUITABLE DIVISION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
TO IMPROVE THE SERVICES FOR ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN THE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION.
TO ENCOURAGE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE ATTAINMENT FOR ALL ARKANSANS IN POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
TO INCLUDE PUBLIC SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN THE STATE TEACHER ASSISTANCE RESOURCE PROGRAM.
TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACHIEVEMENT GAPS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADDRESS THE SEVERITY OF ACHIEVEMENT GAPS.
TO PROVIDE FOR INTERVENTION AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION UPON EARLY INDICATORS OF THE FISCAL DISTRESS OR FACILITIES DISTRESS OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
CONCERNING THE CREATION OF THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON ATHLETIC TRAINING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A PILOT PROGRAM ON ATHLETIC TRAINERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND CAREERS IN VARIOUS MEDICAL FIELDS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUED PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS ON UNMATURED BONDS INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REORGANIZATIONS AND TO CREATE SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS OF ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES FOR USE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF ATHLETIC PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO CLARIFY EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S LIABILITY FOR THE UNMATURED BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS EXISTING WHEN THE TERRITORY OF ONE (1) SCHOOL DISTRICT IS DIVIDED AMONG MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
THE ARKANSAS COLLEGE AND WORKFORCE READINESS ACCELERATION ACT.
TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACHIEVEMENT GAPS IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADDRESS THE SEVERITY OF ACHIEVEMENT GAPS.
TO AMEND THE COMMISSION ON CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN ARKANSAS AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN ARKANSAS.
TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES OF THE PLANNING AND PREPARATION TIME A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
TO MODIFY THE FUNDING FORMULA MODEL FOR UNIVERSITIES.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ESTABLISH THE TASK FORCE ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF STATE-SUPPORTED STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO PROVIDE STATE RESOURCES FOR EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY BY AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO CLARIFY THE MEANING OF NONINSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMELY AND ACCURATE RECEIPT OF DATA NEEDED TO CALCULATE AND ADJUST FOUNDATION FUNDING AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE ACADEMIC FACILITIES EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Friday, March 6, 2009
TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE PROVISIONS REGARDING STUDENT ABSENTEEISM.
TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURES OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMPLOYEES HAVING A FINANCIAL INTEREST.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OFFER A COURSE IN DRIVER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE LAW PERTAINING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT.
TO INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS TO BECOME SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.
TO ALLOW A TWO-YEAR OR FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE ENDORSED CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES AT A REDUCED TUITION AMOUNT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS.
TO REQUIRE CLEAR EXIT STANDARDS FOR ALL REMEDIAL COURSES TAKEN AT STATE- SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO IMPROVE THE TEACHING TECHNIQUES OF REMEDIAL COURSES.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING HOME SCHOOL LAW.
TO PROHIBIT THE BUSSING OF STUDENTS ACROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT LINES EXCEPT IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
AN ACT CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
TO AMEND THE CALCULATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS FOR DETERMINING STATE FOUNDATION FUNDING AID.
AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
TO CHANGE THE CALCULATION OF MINIMUM ENROLLMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENTS.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS USED IN CALCULATING FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 RELATED TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 CONCERNING ARKANSAS END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENTS.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 PROVISIONS CONCERNING TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF EDUCATION WITHIN THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES.
TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF PAID BREAKS FOR CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM SUTDY CONCERNING VIRTUAL SCHOOLS IN ARKANSAS.
TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
TO INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO CHANGE THE STRUCTURE OF THE COMMISSION FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE.
AN ACT CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE.
AN ACT CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO ENSURE THAT ALL STATE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR TEACHER HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE FOUNDATION MATRIX ARE SPENT ON TEACHER HEALTH INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A COMMON SPRING BREAK FOR ALL ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ENSURE STUDENTS CATEGORIZED WITH BEHAVIORIAL DISABILITIES IN OTHER STATES ARE PROMPTLY AND ADEQUATELY PLACED IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
TO ENSURE THE ENROLLMENT AGE IN PREKINDERGARTEN IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ENROLLMENT CRITERIA FOR ENTRY INTO PUBLIC SCHOOL.
TO CLARIFY APPLICABLE KINDERGARTEN AND PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS WITH NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CERTIFICATION ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENTS WHILE THEY CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
TO ENSURE THAT ALL ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN STATE ACADEMIC FACILITIES PROGRAMS.
TO ESTABLISH AN ACADEMIC FACILITIES REVIEW BOARD AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING ON ACADEMIC FACILITIES PROJECTS.
Monday, March 2, 2009
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PLANNING PROGRAM ACT.
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION COMMON COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM.
TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO A JUVENILE SAFETY PLAN TO SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS.
TO EXPAND REPORTING OF POSTSECONDARY REMEDIATION.
Friday, February 27, 2009
TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO PREVIOUSLY WORKED FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IS ELIGIBLE FOR CATASTROPHIC LEAVE.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
THE EXTENSION EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS ACT.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH "GROWTH POOL" OF POSITIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A "GROWTH POOL" OF POSITIONS FOR STATE-SUPPORTED TWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF UNRESTRICTED EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL TUITION AND FEE INCOME AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION CAN SPEND ON ACADEMIC AND PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE OF 1987 ANNOTATED.
TO PROVIDE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVES.
Monday, February 23, 2009
COMMENDING MR. JIM DAVIDSON OF CONWAY, ARKANSAS, ON FOUNDING AND CHAIRING THE BOOKCASE FOR EVERY CHILD PROJECT AND FOR THE INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE OF EACH MEMBER OF THE CONWAY BOOKCASE PROJECT COMMITTEE.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE COMPREHENSIVE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
TO ALLOW A SUBURBAN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO CONVEY ASSETS TO A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO PROVIDE COPIES OF ALL REPORTS THAT IMPACT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
TO CLARIFY STUDENT GROWTH FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PUBLISH ITS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT BY WEBSITE POSTING.
Monday, February 16, 2009
TO INCREASE SALARY TRANSPARENCY FOR ADMINISTRATORS IN STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS.
TO ALLOW TWO-YEAR COLLEGES TO COMPENSATE NONCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE AT RETIREMENT.
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
AN ACT TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LIFETIME TEACHING LICENSE.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
TO PROHIBIT APPROVAL OF CERTAIN COSMETOLOGICAL SCHOOLS IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
TO ENSURE CONSISTENT PUBLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE LAWS.
TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN BY REQUIRING CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND BUS DRIVERS.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
AN ACT TO REMOVE THE EXCEPTION FOR SCHOOLS IN SMALL COMMUNITIES FROM LAWS PROHIBITING THE SELLING OF SUPPLIES AND FURNISHINGS TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICAL GUIDELINES BE INCLUDED IN A STATUTORILY REQUIRED AUDIT OF AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
AN ACT TO ENHANCE TEACHER TRAINING FOCUSED ON CHILD PSYCHOLOGY.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
AN ACT TO ALLOW OUT-OF-STATE NONTRADITIONAL LICENSURE APPLICANTS TO BE EMPLOYED AS TEACHER OF RECORD IN ARKANSAS.
Monday, February 9, 2009
TO RESTRICT THE ENROLLMENT OF CHILDREN SIXTEEN (16) YEARS OF AGE AND SEVENTEEN (17) YEARS OF AGE IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Friday, February 6, 2009
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE ARKANSAS WHOLE CHILD INITIATIVE.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
CONCERNING NEW OR ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
COMMENDING DR. JERRY GUESS ON HIS SELECTION AS THE 2008 SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR FOR THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN BY ENSURING SCHOOL FACILITY INSPECTIONS ARE LAWFULLY CONDUCTED AND COMPLIED WITH.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LOCAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES.
TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR MOBILE LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO EXPAND THE MEMBERSHIP FOR THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
TO REQUIRE A REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY BEFORE EACH FISCAL SESSION.
AN ACT TO PROTECT SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASE; TO REQUIRE IMMUNIZATIONS FOR DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS TOXOIDS, AND ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS IN THE SEVENTH GRADE.
AN ACT TO CREATE A LOAN PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-STATE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORGIVENESS OF LOANS FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO PRACTICE IN ARKANSAS FOR NO LESS THAN FIVE (5) YEARS.
Monday, January 26, 2009
AN ACT TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCOUNTABILITY AND EFFICIENCY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS INVOLVED IN DESEGREGATION LITIGATION.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
AN ACT TO CREATE A BIRTH THROUGH PREKINDERGARTEN TEACHING CREDENTIAL.
AN ACT TO AMEND ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LIFETIME TEACHING LICENSE.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
COMMENDING SUSAN WAGGENER ON HER SELECTION AS ARKANSAS'S 2009 TEACHER OF THE YEAR.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
TO ALLOW STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED PRE-K TO ENROLL IN KINDERGARTEN IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ON AN APPEAL OF THE SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION OF A STUDENT.
Monday, January 12, 2009
TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO A JUVENILE SAFETY PLAN TO SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS.
TO MODIFY THE UNIFORM DATE FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
TO ALLOW TWO-YEAR COLLEGES TO COMPENSATE NONCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE AT RETIREMENT.
TO ALLOW STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO COMPENSATE NONCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE AT RETIREMENT.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS USED IN CALCULATING FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO PROVIDE FOR A CONSISTENT RATE OF INCREASE TO THE SALARIES OF CLASSIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL.
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