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AR SB184

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Abolishes the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and transfers all authority, personnel, property, contracts, and unexpended funds to the Department of Education

  • Abolishes the State Library Board and transfers all authority, personnel, property, contracts, and unexpended funds to the Department of Education

  • Secretary of the Department of Education or designee assumes responsibility for administering state and federal library aid programs and statewide library development

  • State Librarian position continues but will now be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Education rather than the abolished State Library Board

  • Existing orders, rules, directives, and standards of both abolished entities remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Department of Education

Legislative Description

To Transfer The Powers And Duties Of The Arkansas Educational Television Commission And The State Library Board To The Department Of Education.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/17/2025
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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