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AR SB730
Bill
Status
Failed
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
- Creates requirement for bills filed in the House or Senate that impact Arkansas's constitutional obligation to maintain public schools to include an educational adequacy impact statement
- Requires the Department of Education to prepare the impact statement upon request of the bill sponsor
- Impact statement must address how proposed legislation affects public school funding in light of the Lake View School District v. Huckabee Supreme Court opinion and recommendations from House and Senate interim education committees
- Statement must be filed with the committee chair at least 3 days before final committee action during regular or fiscal sessions, or at least 1 day before final action during extraordinary sessions
- Declares an emergency and provides the act becomes effective upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override
Legislative Description
To Require An Educational Adequacy Impact Statement For Proposed Bills That Affect The State's Ability To Provide An Equitable Opportunity For An Adequate Education In The Public Schools; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011
Committee Referrals
Education3/2/2011
Full Bill Text
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