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AR HB1009

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lowery

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2018 Special 2)

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

  • Removes language requiring siblings counted as transfer students to count as one (1) student for percentage calculations

  • Allows all siblings in a sibling group to exercise school choice if their transfer application causes the school district to meet or exceed the 3% numerical net maximum transfer limit

  • Approved on March 19, 2018

Legislative Description

To Amend Arkansas Law Concerning The Limit On School Choice Transfers Under The Public School Choice Act Of 2015.

Last Action

Notification that HB1009 is now Act 9

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Education3/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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