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AR HB1540

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to administer a grade-level placement test to students who reenter after being away for at least one year.

  • Grade level placement determination may be based on the student's performance on the grade-level placement test administered by the school district or charter school.

  • Students who reenter public school under this provision cannot be placed in a grade level higher than the grade level associated with their age.

  • Adds Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 18, Subchapter 1, Section 6-18-114 regarding testing upon reentry in public school.

Legislative Description

To Allow A Public School To Administer A Grade-level Placement Test To A Student Who Is Reentering The Public School For Purposes Of Determining The Grade Level Appropriate For The Student.

Last Action

Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Education4/3/2023
Education3/2/2023

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