AR SB51

Appropriates $2,707,106,563 to the Department of Education for grants and aid to local school districts for fiscal year 2012-2013, with major allocations including $1,904,969,759 for State Foundation Funding and $111,000,000 for the Better Chance Program.

Establishes maximum of 49 employees for the Arkansas Public School Computer Network with appropriation of $23,629,415 for salaries and operating expenses.

Establishes maximum of 5 employees for the Office of Education Renewal Zones with appropriation of $1,458,044 for salaries, operating expenses, and grants.

Appropriates $200,000 for Public School Athletic Trainer Pilot Program grants to provide athletic trainers in public schools.

Contains multiple special language provisions governing fund allocation, transfer authority, supplemental transportation, teacher retirement matching, health insurance contributions, and restrictions on virtual charter school funding for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.