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AR HB1539
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Collins
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AI Summary
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Increases foundation funding per student from $7,618 to $8,165 for the 2025-2026 school year and from $7,771 to $8,361 for 2026-2027 and thereafter
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Creates a new categorical funding stream for special education at $3,862 per student with an individualized education plan, moving these funds out of foundation funding so they must be spent exclusively on special education
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Raises alternative learning environment funding from $4,987 to $5,212 per student for 2025-2026 and from $5,086 to $5,341 for 2026-2027
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Increases Enhanced Student Achievement Funding for national school lunch students across all district tiers, with the highest-need districts (90%+ eligible) receiving $1,653-$1,694 per student
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Cites 72% of superintendents reporting moderate or extreme need for more special education funding and addresses a previous classified staff pay increase that effectively delivered only $0.30/hour instead of the intended $2.00/hour
Legislative Description
To Amend The Public School Funding Act Of 2003; And To Add An Additional Education Category Of Funding For Special Education.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025