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AR HB1483

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zack Gramlich

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Public school districts may use available state funds, including state foundation funding aid under § 6-20-2305, to pay for contracted adult education programs, including GED programs

  • Applies to adult education programs serving 16 and 17-year-olds who are enrolled in the public school district

  • Contracts between districts and adult education programs must include financial considerations for serving enrolled students

  • Contracts must also include accountability measures to ensure monitoring of student progress and attendance

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 6-18-201(e)(1) to explicitly authorize the use of state funds for these contracted services

Legislative Description

To Allow A Public School District To Use State Funds To Pay For An Adult Education Program With Which It Contracts.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/7/2025
Education2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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