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AR HB1249

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Debra Hobbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for school district boards to complete rezoning after a federal decennial census from 90 days to 100 days before the second annual school election
  • Applies to school districts with a 10% or greater minority population that must divide into single-member zones
  • Requires school districts to obtain approval from the county board of election commissioners before implementing rezoning plans
  • Mandates filing rezoning plans with the county clerk, including zone boundary maps and documentation of population by race in each zone
  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-13-631(f)(1) concerning minority population effects on school elections

Legislative Description

To Amend The Deadline For A School District Board Of Directors To Complete Rezoning Following A Decennial Census.

Last Action

Notification that HB1249 is now Act 968

4/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Education3/25/2013
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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