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AR HB1004
Bill
Status
Failed
3/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mark Lowery
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-1906(b)(1)(B) regarding how siblings are counted as transfer students under the Public School Choice Act of 2015
- Siblings counted as transfer students continue to count as one (1) student for percentage calculation purposes
- If a transfer application for a sibling group causes a school district to meet or exceed the 3% numerical net maximum transfer limit, the school district must allow all siblings in that group to exercise school choice
- Establishes an exception to the 3% transfer cap when the application involves sibling groups seeking transfers together
Legislative Description
To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Limit On School Choice Transfers Under The Public School Choice Act Of 2015.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
3/15/2018
Committee Referrals
Education3/13/2018
Full Bill Text
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