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AR SB179
Bill
Status
3/24/2015
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
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AI Summary
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School districts subject to desegregation orders must notify the Department of Education in writing by January 1, 2016, including a copy of the order, case information, court locations, and any school choice transfer obligations related to the order.
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School districts released from court supervision must promptly notify the department, and failure to comply constitutes a violation of accreditation standards; the department must post all notifications on its website.
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The Public School Choice Act of 2013 is renamed the Public School Choice Act of 2015 and made permanent, with the application deadline moved from June 1 to May 1 and notification deadline moved from August 1 to July 1.
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School choice transfer cap remains at 3% of average daily membership; districts with active desegregation orders may declare annual exemptions from public school choice if participation conflicts with federal court desegregation requirements.
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An emergency clause makes the act effective immediately upon approval to ensure students have school choice options for the 2015-2016 school year.
Legislative Description
To Require A School District Subject To A Desegregation Order To Notify The Department Of Education And To Provide A Copy Of The Desegregation Order; To Amend The Public School Choice Act Of 2013; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB179 is now Act 560
3/24/2015