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AR SB3

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Alan Clark

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2018 Special 2)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-1906(b)(1)(B) to modify how sibling groups are counted under the Public School Choice Act of 2015
  • Removes the previous requirement that siblings counted as transfer students count as one (1) student for percentage calculations
  • When a transfer application for a sibling group would cause a school district to meet or exceed the 3% numerical net maximum limit, the school district must allow all siblings in that group to exercise school choice
  • Approved 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 SB3 is now Act 14

3/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Education3/14/2018
Education3/13/2018

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