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AR HB1337

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Julie Mayberry

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-20-2502(2)(C) to reclassify buildings or spaces used for public early childhood education programs as academic facilities eligible for funding under the Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Fund Act.

  • Changes the definition of "academic facility" to include public early childhood educational programs as defined in § 20-78-801, reversing the previous exclusion of prekindergarten education facilities.

  • Adds a new subdivision (E) to classify buildings, spaces, or related areas used as safe rooms for students as academic facilities for funding purposes.

  • Defines "safe room" as a building, space, or related area designed to keep occupants separated from natural or manmade intrusions that pose a safety risk.

Legislative Description

To Classify A Building Or Space Used For A Public Early Childhood Education Program Or For A Safe Room For Students As An Academic Facility Under The Arkansas Public School Academic Facilities Funding Act.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Education2/20/2023
Education2/1/2023

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