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AR HB1541

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Private schools accepting any type of state funding must provide transportation for enrolled students who live within 35 miles of the school

  • The private school must cover transportation costs in their entirety, with no cost to families

  • "Private school" is defined as any nonpublic school offering K-12 instruction in Arkansas that receives state funding in any amount

  • Adds new section 6-20-108 to Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 20, Subchapter 1

Legislative Description

To Require A Private School That Accepts State Funding Of Any Type To Provide Transportation To Certain Students Enrolled In The School.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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