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AR HB1236
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joey Carr
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AI Summary
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Public school district and open-enrollment charter school employees may unilaterally rescind their signed contract for the subsequent school year by submitting a written request
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The written rescission request must be submitted before the end of business on May 15 (or the Friday before May 15 if it falls on a weekend)
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The rescission right does not conflict with existing requirements under § 6-17-2403
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Declared an emergency measure to take effect immediately upon gubernatorial approval, as school districts begin drafting contracts as early as March 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year
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Approved by the Governor on February 13, 2025
Legislative Description
To Allow A Public School Employee To Be Released From His Or Her Contract By A Certain Date Upon His Or Her Written Request; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Notification that HB1236 is now Act 53
2/13/2025