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AR SB553
Bill
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
William Bond
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AI Summary
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Changes Arkansas Code § 6-15-2917(c) to make state board annexation, consolidation, or reconstitution of failing school districts discretionary ("may") rather than mandatory ("shall") after five years of state control.
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Establishes three criteria under which a school district under state board authority must be returned to local control after five years: demonstrating substantial improvement of issues causing Level 5 classification, adopting a correction plan with demonstrable progress, or experiencing an increase in the number of Level 5-classified schools.
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Makes state board rulemaking regarding exit criteria from Level 5 — Intensive support discretionary ("may") rather than mandatory ("shall").
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
Sine Die adjournment
4/25/2019