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AR SB90
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jane English
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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
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