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AR SB149

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jane English

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Foundation funding per student increases from $7,618 to $8,162 for 2025-2026 and from $7,771 to $8,371 for 2026-2027 and thereafter, calculated by multiplying the amount by a district's average daily membership

  • Alternative learning environment funding increases from $4,987 to $5,212 per identified student for 2025-2026 and from $5,086 to $5,341 for 2026-2027

  • English learner funding increases from $366 to $375 per student for 2025-2026 and from $366 to $384 for 2026-2027 and thereafter

  • Enhanced Student Achievement Funding for national school lunch students increases based on district poverty concentration, with districts at 90%+ poverty receiving $1,653 (2025-2026) and $1,694 (2026-2027) per student

  • Statewide target average annual teacher salary of $51,822 is extended to apply for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years

Legislative Description

To Amend Public School Funding Amounts Under The Public School Funding Act Of 2003.

Last Action

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/9/2025
Education1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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