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AR HB1344
Bill
Status
4/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Les Warren
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code Title 24 to update references from the separate "Arkansas School for the Blind" and "Arkansas School for the Deaf" to the merged "Arkansas School for the Deaf and Blind"
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Updates the definition of "employment with a school" under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System to include the new merged institution alongside the former separate schools
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Preserves existing service credit rules for employees, including the 9-month minimum for a full year of credited service for school employees (versus 11 months for other members)
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Effectiveness is contingent upon HB1810 of the 95th General Assembly being enacted, which authorizes the merger of the two schools
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Contains an emergency clause requiring implementation before fiscal year 2026 to avoid mid-school-year disruptions; approved by Governor on April 14, 2025
Legislative Description
Concerning Administration Of The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System; And To Correct The Name Of The Arkansas School For The Blind And The Arkansas School For The Deaf Under Title 24 Of The Arkansas Code.
Last Action
Notification that HB1344 is now Act 598
4/14/2025