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AR SB681

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Elliott

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Arkansas Public Tax Dollar Transparency Act of 2019 by amending Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 10

  • Requires management entities operating open-enrollment public charter schools, open-enrollment public charter schools themselves, and private schools receiving state funds to comply with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 (§ 25-19-101 et seq.) to the same extent as K-12 public schools

  • Mandates compliance with specific Freedom of Information Act provisions including examination and copying of public records under § 25-19-105 and open public meetings requirements under § 25-19-106

  • Exempts management entities from these requirements when engaging in activities unrelated to the operation of an open-enrollment public charter school

  • Excludes entities that merely contract with charter schools to provide goods or services from the definition of "management entity"

Legislative Description

To Clarify The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967 As It Relates To Public Schools; And To Require Public Schools To Comply With The Freedom Of Information Act Of 1967.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Education4/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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