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AR HB1860
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Murdock
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AI Summary
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Reduces per-student foundation funding from $6,393 to $6,263 for the 2015-2016 school year and from $6,521 to $6,325 for the 2016-2017 school year and thereafter.
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Adjusts categorical funding amounts for alternative learning environments, English-language learners, and national school lunch students across the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years.
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Modifies professional development funding to $32.40 per student for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years, eliminating the prior $54.00 amount for subsequent years.
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Creates the Public School Student Transportation Funding Act of 2015, establishing a standards-based transportation funding formula based on historical route miles beginning in the 2015-2016 school year with a phased transition period through 2017-2018.
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Declares an emergency clause making the act effective upon gubernatorial approval or veto procedures, allowing school districts to budget for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years.
Legislative Description
To Amend Provisions Of The Arkansas Code Concerning Adequacy And Equity In The Public School System; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015