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AR HB1874
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brit McKenzie
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AI Summary
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Redirects professional development funding that exceeds the $41 per-student maximum from professional learning communities to implementation of the LEARNS Act (Acts 2023, No. 237) to improve student academic outcomes
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Removes the specific $16,500,000 annual allocation that was previously dedicated to professional learning communities administered by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Authorizes the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to distribute excess funds through grants to eligible entities
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Changes rulemaking authority from mandatory ("shall") to permissive ("may") for administering the additional professional development funding
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Eliminates provisions allowing the Division to partner with external organizations for developing research-based professional learning community implementation processes
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend The Use Of Professional Development Funding That Exceeds The Maximum Amount Awarded To Public Schools For Public School Teachers Under The Public School Funding Act Of 2003.
Last Action
Notification that HB1874 is now Act 795
4/17/2025