Loading chat...
AR SB348
Bill
Status
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Alan Clark
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Creates an Education Ombudsman position within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, hired and supervised by the Secretary of the Department of Education.
-
Requires the Education Ombudsman to hold a master's degree in education or a related field, and prohibits current or former public school district superintendents from serving in this role.
-
Grants the Education Ombudsman authority to work independently of the Department of Education, communicate with students (with parental permission), parents, school personnel, and hearing officers, and review education-related issues for public school and open-enrollment charter school students.
-
Requires the Education Ombudsman to prepare annual reports on education system operations and recommendations, submitted to the Department of Education Secretary, House Committee on Education, and Senate Committee on Education.
-
Establishes legislative intent to provide independent oversight of education in Arkansas.
Legislative Description
To Create The Education Ombudsman Division Within The Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021