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AR HB1820
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charlotte Douglas
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 6-15-103 to allow school districts to petition the State Board of Education for waivers granted to open-enrollment public charter schools that draw students from the district.
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School district waiver petitions must include the charter school's name, a copy of its waivers, a list of requested waivers, and a plan describing the need for waivers, their intended use, and expected educational benefits.
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Reduces the State Board of Education's decision timeline from 90 days to 60 days for processing school district waiver petitions.
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Grants school districts waivers for the same duration that the waivers remain valid for the charter school.
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Requires school districts receiving waivers to submit annual reports to the Department of Education documenting how each waiver contributed to student educational outcomes and achieved the district's stated goals.
Legislative Description
Concerning School District Waivers; To Require The State Board Of Education To Grant A School District Waiver Petition If An Open-enrollment Public Charter School Drawing Students From The School District Was Granted A Waiver.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017