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AR SB298
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jane English
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AI Summary
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Repeals declining enrollment funding provisions in Arkansas Code §§ 6-20-1204, 6-20-2203, 6-20-2303, 6-20-2305, and 10-3-2102, eliminating state financial aid to school districts experiencing enrollment declines
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Finds that declining enrollment funding accumulated balances exceeding $18,000,000 as of 2015-2016 and was not being used for its intended purpose as a cushion for staffing and operational adjustments
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Determines that school districts receive sufficient cushion through foundation funding based on prior year average daily membership of the first three quarters, eliminating the need for additional declining enrollment support
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Declares an emergency effective provision allowing the act to take effect upon gubernatorial approval, non-veto expiration, or veto override to permit school districts to budget for the 2017-2018 school year without declining enrollment funding
Legislative Description
To Discontinue The Provision Of Declining Enrollment Funding For Public School Districts; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2017