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AR SB437

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Hutchinson

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires extracurricular activity organizations domiciled in Arkansas that receive funds from public school districts to undergo annual audits conducted by Arkansas Legislative Audit.

  • Makes Legislative Council approval of any rules, regulations, policies, or amendments mandatory for extracurricular activity organizations that affect public school students and districts.

  • Prohibits public school districts from disbursing funds to extracurricular activity organizations unless they comply with the audit and Legislative Council approval requirements.

  • Establishes that the General Assembly has a duty to ensure these organizations' policies benefit students and districts, and that public funds are used transparently and in students' best interests.

Legislative Description

To Require Legislative Review Of Extracurricular Activity Organizations That Receive Funds From A Public School District As A Condition Of Receiving Those Funds.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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