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AR HB1534
Bill
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Cozart
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AI Summary
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Repeals Arkansas Code § 6-13-631, which required school districts with a minority population of 10% or greater to implement single-member zone election systems for school board members in compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Eliminates requirements for school districts to divide into 5 or 7 single-member zones or 5 single-member zones plus 2 at-large positions based on federal decennial census data.
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Removes mandatory submission requirements for school districts to report compliance status to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education every decade by August 1st.
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Eliminates the penalty provision that would withhold 20% of annual state funds allocation from non-compliant school districts.
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Bill was approved on March 30, 2023.
Legislative Description
To Repeal Requirements Placed On School Districts That Have A Ten Percent (10%) Or Greater Minority Population Out Of The Total Population.
Last Action
Notification that HB1534 is now Act 424
3/30/2023