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AR HB1542
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jim Wooten
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AI Summary
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Private schools receiving any state funding must administer the same statewide student assessments as public schools, including K-2 literacy and math assessments, K-3 literacy screeners, and college/career readiness assessments for grades 10-12
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Private schools must bear all costs associated with administering the statewide assessment system
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Private schools accepting state funds must admit all students who apply and intend to use state funding (such as Education Freedom Accounts or the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program) to cover tuition costs
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Private schools may only deny admission based on capacity if they have reached maximum student-to-teacher ratios under federal or state rules, and must submit capacity reports to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education by May 31 each year
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Private schools are subject to the same assessment security, confidentiality, and reporting requirements as public schools, with violations potentially resulting in State Board of Education action
Legislative Description
To Require Private Schools To Administer An Annual Statewide Student Assessment; And To Require Private Schools To Admit Each Student Who Applies For Admission And Intends To Cover Private School Costs With State Funding.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025