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AR SB25

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Sturch

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Students who attended a public school licensed early childhood program in a nonresident district for the entire school year immediately prior to kindergarten enrollment may continue attending that nonresident district.

  • Students continuing enrollment under this provision do not count against the three percent (3%) cap on school choice transfers for the resident or nonresident district.

  • Students maintaining enrollment in a nonresident district must submit an application for transfer as required under Arkansas Code § 6-18-1905.

  • If a student returns to their resident district or enrolls in private or home school, the nonresident district transfer is voided and the student must reapply for future school choice transfers under standard procedures.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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