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AR SB303

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Key

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-227(e) to clarify that school choice provisions are subject only to limitations in § 6-18-206(d)-(e), (g), and (i), removing references to subsections (f) and the second part of subsection (d)
  • Requires that if school choice provisions conflict with a federal desegregation court order applicable to a school district, the federal court order shall govern
  • Specifies that students participating in opportunity public school choice must remain in attendance throughout the school year, comply with the school's code of conduct, and comply with parental involvement requirements
  • Requires parents or guardians to ensure students take all statewide assessments, including benchmark exams, as required by § 6-15-433
  • Provides that participants who fail to comply with these requirements shall forfeit the opportunity public school choice option

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act Of 2004.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB303 is now Act 1124

4/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Education3/23/2011
Education2/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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