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AR HB1007
Bill
Status
8/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Bryant
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AI Summary
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Students attending a public school district with a face mask mandate become immediately eligible to transfer to another public school district of their choice that does not mandate face masks, face shields, or other face coverings.
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Eligible students may transfer under either the Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act (§ 6-18-227) or the Public School Choice Act of 2015 (§ 6-18-1901 et seq.).
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Per-student funding follows the transferring student to the new public school district.
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An emergency clause declares the act effective immediately upon Governor approval, expiration of the veto period, or veto override to ensure implementation before the 2022-2023 school year begins.
Legislative Description
To Allow A Student Who Attends A Public School District That Mandates The Use Of Face Masks, Face Shields, Or Other Face Coverings To Transfer To A Public School District Of His Or Her Choice; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment
8/11/2022