SB211 Summary

• Appropriates $2,649,683,771 to the Department of Education for grants and aid to local school districts and special programs for fiscal year 2011-2012, including $1,858,834,526 for State Foundation Funding

• Establishes 49 employees for Arkansas Public School Computer Network with $23,571,211 in appropriations for salaries and operating expenses

• Establishes 5 employees for Office of Education Renewal Zones with $1,451,135 in appropriations for salaries, operating expenses, and grants

• Contains multiple special provisions including restrictions on virtual charter school enrollment (500 student cap), Better Chance Program administrative fees (maximum 2%), and health insurance contributions

• Declares emergency effective date of July 1, 2011 to ensure continuity of Department of Education operations and programs