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AR HB1586

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charlotte Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-13-1602 to modify the administrative consolidation list requirements for school districts
  • Changes the consolidation list criteria from districts with fewer than 350 students in each of the two preceding school years to three preceding school years
  • Requires the Department of Education to publish by January 1 annually a list of all school districts with fewer than 350 students based on average daily membership
  • Mandates the Department of Education assist school districts on the list in developing plans to reverse declining enrollment using best practices
  • Requires the Department of Education to produce evidence demonstrating the declining enrollment of districts included on the consolidation list

Legislative Description

To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning The Administrative Consolidation List For School Districts.

Last Action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Education3/23/2015
Education3/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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