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AR SB378

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Breanne Davis

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Changes Arkansas Code § 6-16-152(e) to make employment of computer science teachers at high schools optional rather than mandatory for public school districts beginning in the 2023-2024 school year
  • Replaces "shall" with "may" to allow districts to employ a computer science teacher at each high school, giving them discretionary authority
  • Requires any computer science teacher employed under this provision to hold a license approved by the state board
  • Amends the Computer Science Education Advancement Act of 2021
  • Approved April 11, 2023

Legislative Description

To Amend The Computer Science Education Advancement Act Of 2021; And To Allow A Public School District To Employ A Computer Science Teacher At Each High School.

Last Action

Notification that SB378 is now Act 635

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Education3/28/2023
Education3/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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