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AR SB821
Bill
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Senate Committee on Education
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AI Summary
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Increases per-student foundation funding from $5,905 to $6,137 for the 2011-2012 school year and from $6,023 to $6,254 for the 2012-2013 school year, multiplied by each district's average daily membership.
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Raises categorical funding amounts for alternative learning environment students, English-language learners, and national school lunch students across two school years with specific dollar increases for each category.
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Increases professional development funding from $50.00 to $51.00 per student for 2011-2012 and to $52.00 per student for 2012-2013.
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Creates enhanced transportation funding distributed to 279 Arkansas school districts in specified amounts beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, with Little Rock School District receiving the largest allocation at $217,080.65.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Public School Funding Amounts For Per-student Foundation Funding And Categorical Funding And Provide Enhanced Transportation Funding For Public Schools.
Last Action
Senate Sine Die adjournment
4/27/2011