EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE
Referred Bills
Bill No.
Bill Subtitle
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Status
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Status
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE AS DIRECTED BY THIS ACT.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY EXPEND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
TO ALLOW HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN POSITIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION AND REWARD PROGRAM, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, AND ACADEMIC DISTRESS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN LICENSES; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CERTAIN EDUCATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS.
TO REQUIRE LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR ASSUMPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Monday, April 8, 2013
TO PRESERVE THE CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NONRESIDENT SCHOOLS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 1989; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CYBERBULLYING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIC FACILITIES.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM CHILD MALTREATMENT; TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR EDUCATORS CONCERNING AN EDUCATOR'S INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP WITH A STUDENT.
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES LOAN FUND.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP THAT INCLUDE AN INCOME LIMITATION.
TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO OBTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS SCHOOL BUSES.
TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT EXCESSIVE ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITING AGENCY IN ARKANSAS.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, CONCERNING STUDENTS WHO OBTAIN A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE.
TO AMEND THE CONTINUING ADEQUACY EVALUATION ACT OF 2004 CONCERNING THE ADEQUACY EVALUATION COMMITTEE.
Monday, April 1, 2013
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO PHYSICALLY ATTEND SCHOOL ON A REGULAR BASIS DUE TO A MEDICAL CONDITION.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION'S AUTHORITY OVER FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY.
TO AMEND AND UPDATE THE ARKANSAS COMPREHENSIVE TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES; AND TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OR CONFERENCE REGULATIONS.
Friday, March 22, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PARENT-FRIENDLY VERSION OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS TO PARENTS.
TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DISCLOSE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION WITH OR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEE.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE STANDARDS BOARD.
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DIABETES BY PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF GLUCAGON.
TO ESTABLISH THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE VISION 2025 LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS; AND TO DESCRIBE ITS PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.
Monday, March 18, 2013
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETINGS OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS BY CREATING DISTRICTS OF INNOVATION.
Friday, March 15, 2013
TO ALLOW A COUNTY TO ABOLISH THE POSITION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT COORDINATOR; AND TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING COUNTY FUNDS FOR THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COORDINATOR POSITION.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
TO AMEND THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY FOR PARENTS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM ON ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT CARDS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.
TO LIMITATIONS ON STATE-FUNDED STUDENT FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE TO HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS AND INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO HIGHER EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES RECEIVING STUDENT FINANCIAL AID.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON 98% OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FOR THE UNIFORM RATE OF TAX.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DR. CAL LEDBETTER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HIS ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT ENTITLED THE "UALR CAL LEDBETTER ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE INSTITUTE".
TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING HEALTH EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS.
TO ENCOURAGE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVISE AND REQUEST PERMISSION TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF DISPERSING EXCESS STUDENT AID AND LOANS.
TO ENCOURAGE ARKANSAS STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVISE AND REQUEST PERMISSION TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM OF DISBURSING EXCESS STUDENT AID AND LOANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
TO ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCED INTRASTATE COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS OPPORTUNITIES, AND INCREASED COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT.
PROHIBIT ARKANSAS STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM DENYING RECOGNITION, PRIVILEGES, OR BENEFITS TO A STUDENT ORGANIZATION OR GROUP ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM CONCERNING HOME-SCHOOLED APPLICANTS.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY AS A SCHOOL HOLIDAY.
TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC LITERACY AND PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE TIME OF DAY FOR SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
TO REQUIRE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSES.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TEACH AN ELECTIVE COURSE ON THE ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES AND NEW TESTAMENT.
TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TESTING.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
TO REPEAL THE MEASUREMENT OF BODY MASS INDEX OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE; TO HELP THE ARKANSAS WORKFORCE EXCEL; AND TO TRANSFER THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION.
CONCERNING MATH AND SCIENCE INSTRUCTION IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ADDRESS ISSUES CONCERNING THE LOSS OF ACADEMIC CREDIT BY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
TO VEST IN THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION THE EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OVER ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; TO ELIMINATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING LEAVE TIME FOR THE CHAIR OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL POLICIES.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE EQUITABLE FUNDING OF TWO-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF CAREER EDUCATION TO CHARGE FEES FOR GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TESTING.
ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH FUNDING FOR REMEDIATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO REVISE AND SIMPLIFY THE TRACKING OF AND ACCOUNTING FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AND INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY PROGRAM FUNDS.
TO REDUCE THE COST OF REMEDIAL COURSES PAID FROM THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PART 2; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE RECALL OF A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO AMEND TUITION WAIVERS FOR NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF A LOCAL BOARD OF A TECHNICAL INSTITUTE AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING AND REVIEW OF DATA AND INFORMATION TO ASSIST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM STUDENT TRANSPORTATION TIME.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAWS CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE APPROVAL AND REVIEW PROCESS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONTRACTS.
Monday, March 11, 2013
TO PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT STATE GOALS FOR INCREASING THE COLLEGE COMPLETION RATE FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING AN ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP.
CONCERNING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO STUDY THE CREATION OF A SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
TO ESTABLISH THE COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHES PROGRAM; AND TO ASSURE ACCESS TO A COLLEGE AND CAREER COACH FOR ALL STUDENTS.
TO CLARIFY THE FACULTY STATUS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ADMISSIONS BOARD.
COMMENDING THE MEMORY PROJECT TEAM AT LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT IN PUBLISHING "MAPPING THE ROAD TO CHANGE".
TO PHASE OUT ISOLATED SCHOOL FUNDING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
TO REQUIRE ACCOUNTABLE AND TRANSPARENT STUDENT EVALUATION AND GRADING PRACTICES.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF BUILDING-LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM STUDENT TRANSPORTATION TIME.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS EXISTING WORKFORCE TRAINING ACT OF 1995; AND TO RAISE THE PAY FOR INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS FROM EIGHTY DOLLARS PER HOUR TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER HOUR.
TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REPORT THE ENROLLMENT OF A STUDENT WHO IS A MILITARY DEPENDENT
TO REQUIRE A STUDY CONCERNING SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATIONS.
TO PROVIDE STATE FUNDING AID FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
TO ALLOW AN INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO NEGOTIATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND TO REQUIRE AN INSURANCE CARRIER TO PROVIDE THE LOWEST RATE AVAILABLE.
CONCERNING THE AGENDA OF A REGULAR MEETING OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
TO SUSPEND ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF ADMINISTRATIVE REORGANIZATIONS AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN SELECTED SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AMONG PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS; TO REQUIRE A COURSE IN PERSONAL FINANCE AS A REQUIREMENT OF GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FUNDING ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO PROVIDE SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT HIGH-PRIORITY SCHOOLS.
CONCERNING THE HIRING OF TRUANCY OFFICERS FOR CONTIGUOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH HIGH DROPOUT RATES.
TO PROHIBIT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING A CURRENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE OR STUDENT FROM DISCLOSING HIS OR HER USERNAME OR PASSWORD FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
TO ESTABLISH THE PARENTAL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND REMEDIATION; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO STUDY AND REPORT ON REMEDIATION ISSUES.
TO REQUIRE LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES TO FILE A COPY OF THEIR FACILITIES' FLOOR PLANS WITH LOCAL OFFICES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FILE A COPY OF THEIR FLOOR PLANS.
CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS IN ARKANSAS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ARKANSAS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE; TO IMPROVE EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS'S ISOLATED SCHOOL AREAS; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM AND RELATED LAWS.
CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEE MEMBERSHIP IN LABOR ORGANIZATIONS.
TO AMEND TEACHER LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS.
TO ESTABLISH THE HIGHER EDUCATION REMEDIATION STUDENT PROTECTION ACT.
Friday, March 8, 2013
TO MAKE PARTICIPATION IN THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM OPTIONAL.
TO ALLOW DIPLOMAS TO BE GRANTED TO STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION THROUGH AN ONLINE EDUCATION PROVIDER.
TO ENHANCE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND POSTSECONDARY COMPLETION IN ARKANSAS.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MASTER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PROGRAM.
TO ESTABLISH THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT TRAINING AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS GOVERNING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EDUCATORS, FISCAL OFFICERS, NONLICENSED SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF, AND STUDENT TEACHERS.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAWS GOVERNING EDUCATOR LICENSURE.
TO AMEND THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
SUPPORTING THE GROWTH OF QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, ONLINE EDUCATION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM.
TO AMEND THE ETHICAL GUIDELINES AND PROHIBITIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND EMPLOYEES.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY EXPEND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING.
TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
TO ALLOW HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.
TO ALLOW A FOSTER PARENT TO PLACE A FOSTER CHILD IN A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL.
TO PROVIDE DIGITAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO REQUIRE INSURANCE ON ALL BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES OWNED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND TO REQUIRE INSURANCE ON ALL BUILDINGS LISTED IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ACADEMIC FACILITIES MASTER PLAN PROGRAM.
TO CLARIFY THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL OF DONATED PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS AND REAL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING WORKFORCE EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING AMOUNTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF LAW CONCERNING ACADEMIC, FISCAL, AND FACILITIES DISTRESS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE TRUST FUND.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
ACT TO STUDY THE BEST WAY TO MEET THE CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUPPORT OF INSTITUTIONS FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF AND STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND.
TO AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
TO AMEND THE VOLUNTARY UNIVERSAL ACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ACT.
TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA; AND TO ESTABLISH AN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM FOCUSED ON A CAREER PATH THROUGH VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL TRAINING.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD TO DEVELOP AN ADOPT A POLICY ON THE TIMELY REPORTING OF GRADES TO STUDENTS.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
TO REQUIRE A PERIOD OF SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
TO ESTABLISH AN ARTS-INFUSED CURRICULUM IN ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TO ALLOW CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS AND CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS OF VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, March 4, 2013
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING CREATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY DETACHING TERRITORY FROM AN EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS FOR THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; TO ENSURE HOME-SCHOOLED STUDENTS HAVE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
CONCERNING BAND, MUSIC, AND VISUAL ARTS CREDITS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL.
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION - THE VETERINARY MEDICINE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR.
TO REQUIRE SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS TO BE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AN ELEMENTARY-LEVEL GENERAL TEACHING LICENSE OR ELEMENTARY-LEVEL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING LICENSE.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
TO CLARIFY DEFINITIONS AND RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ETHICAL GUIDELINES AND PROHIBITIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND EMPLOYEES.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TO DESIGNATE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS THE PRIMARY CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER.
TO CLARIFY THAT KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT EXCEPTIONS FOR STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER STATE ALSO APPLY TO STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER NATION.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2013; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TO ENHANCE THE PROTECTIONS PROVIDED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE STUDENTS.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, PART 2, TO REQUIRE FORFEITURE OF A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD BY A RECIPIENT WHO DOES NOT MAKE ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN A SEMESTER.
CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF BARRACKS AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
Monday, February 25, 2013
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ENERGY SUMMARY AND REPORT FOR THE ACCURATE AND OBJECTIVE COLLECTION OF DATA AND PROJECTIONS FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE ENERGY SUPPLIES.
TO ALLOW THE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS FOR MULTIPLE COURSES TO BE COMBINED OR EMBEDDED IN A SINGLE COURSE.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF ARKANSAS CODE TITLE 6 CONCERNING PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION AND ACADEMIC FACILITIES.
TO CLARIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING AND ACCEPTING ELECTRONIC TRANSCRIPTS.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY ENSURING ADEQUATE AND APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE WORKERS ON SITE TO ATTEND TO STUDENTS' NEEDS.
TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY FOR ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OFFER AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS A CREDIT-BEARING MODERN LANGUAGE OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
TO AMEND THE TEACHER LICENSURE LAW FOR NONTRADITIONAL APPLICANTS.
TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS IMPOSED ON CHILDREN OF MILITARY FAMILIES.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATING MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS.
TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS FOR PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY IN THE ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE PROGRAM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TO CREATE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 1967; AND TO KEEP SCHOOLS SAFE AND SECURE.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED TO SELL, PRESERVE, LEASE, OR DONATE REAL PROPERTY THAT IS NO LONGER UTILIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
ACT TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITING AGENCY IN ARKANSAS.
Monday, February 11, 2013
TO PRESERVE THE CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WHO ATTEND NONRESIDENT SCHOOLS UNDER THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 1989; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR CURING A DEFICIENCY IN BOND PAYMENTS BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT.
TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO SIMPLIFY THE ACCESSIBILITY OF DATA ON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITES.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
TO ALLOW PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND ENFORCE STATE LAW ON THE CAMPUS.
Monday, February 4, 2013
TO EXEMPT HOME ADDRESSES AND OTHER PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION OF NONELECTED PUBLIC AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
Friday, February 1, 2013
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" FOR THE PURPOSE OF A STATE EMPLOYEE'S LEAVE FOR PARTICIPATION IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL LEAVE TO INCLUDE A DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILD.
TO ALLOW TRAINED AND LICENSED STAFF AND FACULTY TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
CONCERNING SCHOOL SECURITY AND SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE OFFERINGS.
TO REPEAL FREE RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE.
TO REQUIRE A STUDY OF THE READINESS AND CAPABILITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO ACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST STUDENTS AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL AT SCHOOL.
Monday, January 28, 2013
TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE LAW AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
TO CREATE THE STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION.
TO ALLOW TRAINED AND LICENSED STAFF AND FACULTY TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON A UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
TO ASSIST COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN ACQUIRING FUNDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; TO SPECIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR INSTITUTING MILLAGE ELECTIONS; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO CLARIFY THE LAW; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Monday, January 14, 2013
TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR AN ACADEMIC STUDY OF THE BIBLE COURSE AS DIRECTED BY THIS ACT.
TO ALLOW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH POLICIES CONCERNING STUDENT USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AT SCHOOL.
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