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AR SB303
Bill
Status
3/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Cheatham
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AI Summary
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Distributes enhanced transportation funding to Arkansas public school districts for the 2016-2017 school year from the Department of Education Public School Fund Account.
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Allocates funding amounts ranging from $0 to $76,273 across approximately 280 school districts statewide, with notable amounts including $76,273 (Hermitage), $63,541 (Izard County Consolidated), and $56,774 (Viola).
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Funding is provided in addition to standard foundation funding amounts and distributed immediately upon the act's effective date.
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Declares an emergency due to the need for additional transportation funding to meet public school student needs and allow districts to budget for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Became effective upon Governor's approval on March 9, 2017.
Legislative Description
To Establish Enhanced Transportation Funding For Public School Districts; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that SB303 is now Act 445
3/13/2017