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AR SB90

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jane English

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • School district boards of directors must allow public comment before considering any business or entering executive session at each meeting
  • Eligible commenters include district residents, parents/guardians of enrolled students, and district employees
  • Each speaker must be allowed at least 3 minutes for public comment, and boards cannot require prior approval to speak
  • Boards may use sign-up sheets as long as they remain accessible until the meeting starts
  • If the public comment period exceeds 30 minutes, boards may move comments on non-agenda items to later in the meeting; comments that could prejudice the board on pending student or personnel disciplinary/employment matters are prohibited

Legislative Description

To Require Members Of The Public To Be Afforded The Opportunity To Present Public Comment At Each Meeting Of A School District Board Of Directors.

Last Action

Notification that SB90 is now Act 902

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/13/2025
Education1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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