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AR HB1691
Bill
Status
4/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Carlton Wing
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AI Summary
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School district boards of directors may consolidate individual grievances filed by multiple employees into a single group grievance if the individual grievances are of the same nature.
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Employees whose grievances are consolidated into a group grievance must select one or more representatives from among themselves to represent the group during the appeal hearing.
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Representatives of consolidated grievances shall be provided a total of no less than 90 minutes to present the group grievance, unless a shorter period is agreed to by the employees.
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Both parties retain the opportunity to present and question witnesses during the hearing.
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Bill was approved on April 12, 2023, and amends Arkansas Code § 6-17-208(b)(2) concerning employee grievance appeals to school district boards of directors.
Legislative Description
To Allow A School District Board Of Directors To Consolidate Grievances Into A Group Grievance If Multiple School Employees Have Filed Individual Grievances That Are The Same Grievance For Purposes Of An Appeal.
Last Action
Notification that HB1691 is now Act 745
4/12/2023