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AR HB1590

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Steven Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-10-106(g)(3) to modify requirements for school districts implementing alternate school calendars

  • Removes the restriction that prevented districts with alternate calendars from using alternative methods of instruction under § 6-10-127 for making up missed school days

  • Requires districts implementing alternate calendars to notify the Division by July 1, post calendars on their website by August 1, and input relevant data into eSchool, eFinance, or the Arkansas Public School Computer Network

  • Allows school districts with alternate calendars to submit applications to operate a virtual learning option

  • Became effective April 12, 2023

Legislative Description

To Allow A Public School District That Implements An Alternate School Calendar To Use Alternative Methods Of Instruction For Purposes Of Making Up A Missed School Day.

Last Action

Notification that HB1590 is now Act 729

4/12/2023

Committee Referrals

Education3/29/2023
Education3/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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