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AR HB1312
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Charlotte Douglas
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AI Summary
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Creates automatic waiver from administrative consolidation for school districts on the consolidation list if they are not in violation of Standards of Accreditation and are not classified in academic, facilities, or fiscal distress
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Requires Department of Education to notify school districts within 30 days whether they qualify for automatic waiver and provide specific reasons for denial with 30-day opportunity to cure deficiencies
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School districts denied automatic waivers receive the same assistance and timeframe as other distressed districts under existing law to remedy issues causing their placement in academic or fiscal distress
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School districts that remedy distress issues and are removed from academic or fiscal distress classification automatically receive waiver from reorganization
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Declares emergency clause, finding that successful small school districts should not be consolidated and requiring immediate effectiveness upon Governor's approval or passage of time period for veto
Legislative Description
To Provide An Automatic Waiver From Administrative Consolidation Or Reorganization For A School District Placed On The Consolidation List Under Certain Conditions; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015