AR HB1294

Allows students approved for public school choice transfers in nonresident districts to continue attending those schools until completing secondary education, even if the underlying law is declared unconstitutional or repealed.

Permits siblings of continuing students to enroll in or continue enrollment in the same nonresident district until completing secondary education, provided the district has capacity without adding teachers, staff, classrooms, or exceeding established regulations and standards.

Student enrollment in nonresident districts remains subject to the district's written renewal policies and other state attendance and enrollment requirements for public schools.

Declares an emergency due to federal court challenges to Arkansas Public School Choice Act § 6-18-206, affecting thousands of currently enrolled students and creating uncertainty about transfer viability for the 2013-2014 school year with a July 1 transfer deadline.

Effective immediately upon Governor's approval, expiration of veto period without action, or veto override by both legislative houses.