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AR SB273
Bill
Status
Failed
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 6-24-105(b)(1)(A) to allow public schools to employ a board member's family member as a teacher despite existing prohibitions on such employment
- Requires Commissioner of Education to issue a letter of exemption and approve the employment contract based on unusual and limited circumstances
- Vests sole discretion for determining "unusual and limited circumstances" with the Commissioner of Education
- Allows the State Board of Education to further define "unusual and limited circumstances" by rule, including critical teaching shortages in core teaching content areas
- Maintains the existing $5,000 compensation threshold for initial employment of board members' family members
Legislative Description
To Allow A Public School To Employ A Person Who Is A Family Member Of A Board Member As A Teacher In A Critical Teaching Shortage Area.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011
Committee Referrals
Education2/24/2011
Education2/8/2011
Full Bill Text
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