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AR HB1862

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes Arkansas Code § 6-15-2917(c) to make state board actions regarding Level 5 — Intensive support school districts discretionary ("may") rather than mandatory ("shall")

  • Allows school districts under state board authority to return to local control after 5 years if they meet any of three criteria: demonstrated substantial improvement of issues causing Level 5 classification, adopted a corrective plan with demonstrable progress, or increased number of Level 5 schools

  • Requires state board to promulgate rules establishing criteria for school districts to exit Level 5 — Intensive support status

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law To Allow A Public School District Under The Authority Of The State Board Of Education To Be Returned To Local Control Under Certain Circumstances.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Education3/18/2019

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