SB294
To Create the Learns Act; to Amend Various Provisions of the Arkansas Code as They Relate to Early Childhood Through Grade Twelve Education in the State of Arkansas; and to Declare an Emergency.
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TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE TWELVE EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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Senate Convenes
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...A nine name and one president. As the two ninety five the bill an emergency clause pass please transmit to the House Senator Hester you're recognized. Hey members what I'm going to ask Is after SB two ninety four which is the concurring the
Senate bill two ninety four amendment one Amendment one Senate bill two ninety four. Senator Davis you're recognized. Thank you madam president. Members as promised we made an amendment on the house and with the House and most of its techni...
...ons for their kids. We are called to fight the inadequacies of old. And that's exactly what Senate bill two ninety four does with the amendment as concurred hopefully soon thank you members I close. Senator has closed to all those in favor.
Wallace. The senators who did not vote you wish to vote. I see senator Gilmore is a yes. Senator Murdock is a no. Any other senators. Please cast a ballot. By a vote. At twenty six yay eight name. Senate bill two ninety four as
Education Committee - Senate
Matched: “SB294 B. Davis TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISI…”
Eight two Concur in the amendment that house amendment to the act. Senate bill two ninety four so Senator Davis would you like to go through the amendment with us. That because. Everybody has a copy of the amendment.
bill Senate bill two ninety four. They are and they're insufficient well that that remains to be seen but these are the words this is what is going to be an amendment to the that's what we're voting on or these words so this committee will ...
House Convenes
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...o House Bill thirteen eighty. Members without objection. Adam Clark please read Senate bill two ninety four. Senate bill two ninety four by representative bricks to create the lines ACT two memories provisions of the Arkansas Code as they r...
...ll and I immediately concluded that there was chorus of language in that bill that were unclear and ambiguous and vague these additives are clear signs of some form of discrimination or discriminatory intent. S. B. two ninety four these two
this state. SB two ninety four does not address classifications between poor and rich districts a necessary component to determine whether or not SB two ninety four addresses an adequate equitable education for all students in the state. SB...
...to determine whether or not schools will receive equitable educational funding. S. B. two ninety four does not sit for the state's responsibility to accept. Evaluate and monitor student success in early childhood race through graduation thi...
the law who will be monitoring the status implementation of SB two ninety four we already know. What happens when the fox is allowed to monitor the hen house my my final point is and I ask that earlier retaining students in third grade is n...
...ome instances the vitriol. During the house Education Committee presentation of SB two ninety four we heard from stakeholders in all educational capacities from every corner of our state without fail almost every person who sacrifice time e...
... flourish. With that I thank you for your time and attention I encourage good vote on SB two ninety four percent McKenzie spoken for the building would like to speak against the bill. President Duke you're recognized speak against the bill.
Education Committee- House
Matched: “…se Garner SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Number Sponsor Subtitle SB294 B. Davis TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISI…”
...o order. Representative Brooks see you at the table. Are you ready to close for Senate bill two ninety four I'm ready closer. May proceed thank you Mr chairman committee first of all just wanna say thank you so much to the committee and to ...
eight recipes SB two ninety four just wanna address the funding one more time if funding of SB two ninety four first we have the adequacy funding we have the matrix the foundation funding that's approved every every other year so we just ap...
...e to make a motion do pass. Members you've heard represent to Brooks closing on SB two ninety four member of the committee is made a motion to pass any discussion on the motion. Representative garner you're recognized for discussion. Thank ...
Education Committee- House
Matched: “…se Garner SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Number Sponsor Subtitle SB294 B. Davis TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISI…”
...ommittee. Members we will begin taking up public testimony. For and against for Senate bill two ninety four. Before we get started I want to call your attention you should have a hand out on your desk from the Arkansas rule educators associ...
...en thank you for that indulgence we will begin. With Pierce Renfro Arkansas teenager publicans. We speak for Senate bill two ninety four. Renfro if you'll come to the table identify yourself for the record then you may begin your testimony.
But I am opposed system to Senate bill two ninety four in its current form and I appreciate this opportunity to present my testimony today. Thank you Sir any members or with questions for the witness. Seeing none thank you Sir thank you. Ne...
...r testimony. I thank chairman eleven greatly appreciate this opportunity to come to you today and all House committee members to speak to you against Senate bill two ninety four. Been blessed to know some of you my whole career in education
... Carol our word and I am here from that bill and a mother of four and I support SB two ninety four I want to thank all of those who have worked and worked tirelessly to bring this bill to this point your efforts do not go unnoticed. My chil...
...udents succeed and become career ready I support public education and I support SB two ninety four this bill will enhance public education and allow families to find a school that appropriately meets their needs and their child's means than...
... I want to thank you for that. But I am here today voicing my support. Referred Senate bill two ninety four I have always been a supporter of public schools and I still am. And until a few years ago I was not a proponent of school choice. B...
...al school choice is a major step in achieving that and I now ask you to support Senate bill two ninety four this can we we take questions I will miss represent Charlene Fite you're recognized thank you for your testimony I'm just curious as...
...ing for change. This is about our kids this is about our future and one that said I ask that you vote in favor of SB two ninety four thank you. Thank you for your testimony we take questions yes Sir representative flowers you're recognized.
school. I support SB two ninety four. I support education transformation where the money follows the child and parents are given the tools to empower their children to succeed regardless of income and address. Arkansas public schools are fa...
speak today on Senate bill two ninety four school administrators want to create a strong working relationship with the governor house and Senate to improve public school education in Arkansas we want to be your partners throughout this proc...
... decisions you are making and only begin to understand the sacrifices and the weight on your shoulders I am here today to encourage each of you but especially my representative. To not further delay the passing that's B. two ninety four the
...ike everyone else Max will your time's expired all right. I would just like to encourage all of you to pass Senate bill two ninety four as it is written and not delay further the advancement of this good bill and the framework that has been
...tening to all of the testimonies that are being given tonight. We've heard that Senate Bill two ninety four was the bench will eventually lead to the defending of public schools and that there should be more accountability for private and p...
...believe that you all as peers I believe that you were working for the best interest for children in Arkansas however I do not believe that SB two ninety four is in its entirety is the way that we move forward which is why I am here to speak
Education Committee- House
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...the. House Education Committee we are here to take up public testimony today on Senate bill two ninety four. Members before we get started I want to take just one couple of the just housekeeping items first we have joining us here today a g...
Senate Convenes
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By a vote of twenty five Yeas seven eight two not voting and one president SB two ninety four and the corresponding emergency clause are passed transmit to the House. Senator Hester you're recognized the members I talked about this will be ...
Education Committee - Senate
Matched: “…im Dotson SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Number Sponsor Subtitle SB294 B. Davis TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISI…”
...cts problem problem modern proud of my school but I come to speak state against SB two ninety four as a public school educator for twelve years I have found a lot of great things in this bill and I think it's it's commendable the amount of ...
... up for the challenge with me. Members with that I'll make a motion do pass for Senate bill two ninety four the lands act do I have a second second from just one moment second from sender Dotson and discussion on the motion Senator Leding. ...
Education Committee - Senate
Matched: “SB294 B. Davis TO CREATE THE LEARNS ACT; TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISI…”
Be taken up and we will be discussing Senate bill two ninety four Senator Breanne Davis will be presenting that bill we will have an opportunity after the presentation for everybody who is signed up. To speak for or against the bill. So bef...
opportunity to speak on Senate bill two ninety four we certainly support initiatives to that positively impacts students and help to prepare them for their futures that is our goal and I'm sure that is a goal of everyone in this room we bel...
Thank you madam chairman and committee members for the opportunity to comment on Senate bill two ninety four thank you senator is for making a difference in Arkansas today for life to come. Thank you for your testimony. Very Jefferson.
Documents (6)
- Agenda — EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE MEETING JOINTLY WITH ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION, Mar 6, 2023 · March 6, 2023
- Agenda — EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Mar 1, 2023 · March 1, 2023
- Agenda — EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Feb 28, 2023 · Feb. 28, 2023
- Agenda — EDUCATION COMMITTEE- HOUSE, Feb 28, 2023 · Feb. 28, 2023
- Agenda — EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE MEETING JOINTLY WITH ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION, Feb 22, 2023 · Feb. 22, 2023
- Agenda — EDUCATION COMMITTEE - SENATE AND HOUSE MEETING JOINTLY WITH ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION, Feb 22, 2023 · Feb. 22, 2023