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AR HB1919
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mindy McAlindon
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AI Summary
- Amends Arkansas Freedom of Information Act to explicitly include learning materials used in public schools as public records subject to disclosure
- Defines "learning materials" broadly to include curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, instructional materials, assignments, presentations, books, articles, video and audio recordings, and digital resources used for classroom instruction
- Prohibits schools from denying access to learning materials based on copyright claims and bars schools from entering contracts that restrict public access based on intellectual property rights
- Requires access to digital learning materials including subscription-based services; if copying is impractical, residents must be allowed to physically inspect materials during normal business hours
- Prohibits requiring residents to sign nondisclosure agreements as a condition of accessing learning materials; excludes tests and student assessments from the definition of learning materials
Legislative Description
To Create The Public School Access And Transparency Act; And To Require Public Access To Learning Materials.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Education4/10/2025
Education3/31/2025
Full Bill Text
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