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AR HB1593
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bob Ballinger
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public School Choice Act of 2013 to add private schools as an eligible choice school option alongside public schools in nonresident districts.
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Establishes that students transferring to private schools receive 65% of the adequate funding amount compared to public school transfers, with funding distributed directly to the private school by September 1 and February 1 each school year.
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Modifies the transfer cap from an unlimited number to a maximum of 3% of a school district's average daily membership per year, with exemptions for students with individualized education plans and those from academically distressed schools.
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Declares private schools participating in the program autonomous and not subject to additional state or federal regulation beyond existing state laws governing private schools as of June 30, 2014.
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Declares an emergency to make the school choice option available for the 2015-2016 school year, allowing immediate effectiveness upon gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
To Add Private Schools As A School Choice Option; To Modify The Transfer Cap; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015