AR SB288

Creates the Workforce Development Center Authority Act (Arkansas Code § 6-50-801 et seq.) to establish public educational institutions providing vocational and technical education

Requires a minimum of four sponsors including at least one school district and one vocational-technical school, with optional participation from cities or counties; sponsors must approve participation by ordinance or resolution

Establishes a board of directors with mandatory membership from superintendents and vocational-technical school leaders, plus optional members from counties, cities, and appointed school district representatives

Authorizes workforce development center authorities to issue bonds, borrow money, acquire and operate facilities, and receive funding through grants, tuition, donations, and local tax revenue (including sales tax up to 0.5% and property tax)

Exempts workforce development center authorities from property taxation and income taxation; bonds issued are tax-exempt; authorities receive governmental immunity from tort liability