SB233 Summary

• Appropriates $2,741,249,819 to the Department of Education for grants and aid to local school districts and special programs for fiscal year 2013-2014.

• Establishes maximum of 48 employees and appropriates $22,872,943 for the Arkansas Public School Computer Network, including regular salaries, personal services, and operating expenses.

• Establishes maximum of 5 employees and appropriates $1,475,373 for the Office of Education Renewal Zones for technical assistance and educational renewal zone grants.

• Appropriates $3,000,000 for technology development and research grants to Arkansas Science and Technology Authority, $10,000,000 for school recognition program awards, and $75,000 for International Baccalaureate Program.

• Contains special language provisions addressing fund allocation restrictions, open-enrollment virtual charter school enrollment caps, Better Chance Program administrative fees, teacher retirement matching, desegregation expenses, and health insurance funding provisions for public school employees.