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March 16, 2023 ·10:00 AM ·Room 138 ·8:26
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Bills discussed (29)
Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1113 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1113 Rose TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF SCHOLARS…”
 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO … Rose Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1154 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE. HB1154 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TYPE OF LICENSE…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TYPE OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN APPLICANTS IN AN … L. Johnson Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1192 Act 802 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1192 Eubanks TO REPEAL THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE…”
 TO REPEAL THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1981; AND TO AMEND THE EDUCATION … Eubanks Notification that HB1192 is now Act 802
HB1204 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…INSTRUCTION FOR PURPOSES OF MAKING UP A MISSED SCHOOL DAY. HB1204 Wooten TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL S…”
 TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT; AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE … Wooten Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1205 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. HB1205 Wooten TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS STATE FUNDING OF AN…”
 TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS STATE FUNDING OF ANY TYPE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO … Wooten Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1206 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1206 Joey Carr TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE INFORMATION…”
 TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE INFORMATION CONSIDERED UNDER THE SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM. Joey Carr Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1343 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…k Rep. Denise Garner REGULAR AGENDA Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1343 Scott TO ALLOW THE CONTENTS OF A TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRA…”
 TO ALLOW THE CONTENTS OF A TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CERTAIN CONTENT THAT PERTAINS … Scott Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1350 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1350 C. Fite TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF A MINORIT…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF A MINORITY POPULATION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS. C. Fite Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1428 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…FECT OF A MINORITY POPULATION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS. HB1428 C. Cooper TO CREATE THE EQUAL ACCESS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER…”
 TO CREATE THE EQUAL ACCESS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ASSESSMENTS ACT. C. Cooper WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR
HB1447 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT THE RATE OF TAX FOR A SCHOOL ELECTION. HB1447 J. Mayberry TO AMEND THE MECHANISM BY WHICH SCHOOL NURSES A…”
 TO AMEND THE MECHANISM BY WHICH SCHOOL NURSES ARE COMPENSATED. J. Mayberry Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1489 Act 720 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “AGENDA (Revised 3/15/23 @ 3:03 PM) Added HB1619 and Moved HB1489, HB1602, HB1609, and SB361 to Regular Agenda House Committe…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE. D. Garner Notification that HB1489 is now Act 720
HB1495 Act 721 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…AUMA- INFORMED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION WITHIN ITS CURRICULUM. HB1495 Gramlich TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DEADLINES FOR SCHOOL DI…”
 TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DEADLINES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT THE RATE OF TAX … Gramlich Notification that HB1495 is now Act 721
HB1504 Act 543 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1504 M. McElroy TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT…”
 TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC … M. McElroy Notification that HB1504 is now Act 543
HB1514 Act 811 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1514 T. Shephard TO REQUIRE THAT OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED…”
 TO REQUIRE THAT OPIOID OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC … T. Shephard Notification that HB1514 is now Act 811
HB1516 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. HB1516 Lundstrum TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTNER WITH…”
 TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTNER WITH A BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE … Lundstrum Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB1529 Act 546 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…AT LOAN SUBJECT- MATTER EXPERTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS. HB1529 Ray TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADULT DIPLOMA PROGRAM ACT. SB…”
 TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADULT DIPLOMA PROGRAM ACT. Ray Notification that HB1529 is now Act 546
HB1538 Act 548 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1538 Vaught CONCERNING REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS.”
 TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE REQUIRED FOR LICENSED SCHOOL PERSONNEL; AND TO AMEND THE … Vaught Notification that HB1538 is now Act 548
HB1539 Act 724 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1539 Vaught TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRIC…”
 TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS OFFER CERTAIN … Vaught Notification that HB1539 is now Act 724
HB1540 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1540 Vaught TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WHO REENTERS A PUBLIC SCHOOL DI…”
 TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ADMINISTER A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST TO A STUDENT WHO … Vaught Died on Senate Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
HB1551 Act 726 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. HB1551 McClure CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGES. Page 3 of 3”
 CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGES. McClure Notification that HB1551 is now Act 726
HB1559 Act 511 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1559 McAlindon CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A P…”
 CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. McAlindon Notification that HB1559 is now Act 511
HB1587 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1587 Wooten TO REQUIRE HOME SCHOOLS THAT RECEIVE ANY FORM OF PUB…”
 TO REQUIRE HOME SCHOOLS THAT RECEIVE ANY FORM OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL … Wooten Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
HB1590 Act 729 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL STUDENT ASSESSMENT. HB1590 Walker TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IMPLEMENTS AN…”
 TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IMPLEMENTS AN ALTERNATE SCHOOL CALENDAR TO USE ALTERNATIVE … Walker Notification that HB1590 is now Act 729
HB1602 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1602 Richmond TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL W…”
 TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL WEEK THAT IS NOT A FIVE-DAY … Richmond Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
HB1604 Act 731 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…D INTENDS TO COVER PRIVATE SCHOOL COSTS WITH STATE FUNDING. HB1604 Barker TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER…”
 TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO … Barker Notification that HB1604 is now Act 731
HB1609 Act 732 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…d 3/15/23 @ 3:03 PM) Added HB1619 and Moved HB1489, HB1602, HB1609, and SB361 to Regular Agenda House Committee on Education T…”
 TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO TEACHER LICENSURE. Evans Notification that HB1609 is now Act 732
HB1619 Act 519 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “AGENDA (Revised 3/15/23 @ 3:03 PM) Added HB1619 and Moved HB1489, HB1602, HB1609, and SB361 to Regular Agen…”
 TO PERMIT A LOCAL BOARD OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ZONES UNDER … G. Hodges Notification that HB1619 is now Act 519
SB361 Act 630 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “SB361 M. McKee CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDE…”
 CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES. M. McKee Notification that SB361 is now Act 630
SB262 Act 461 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “SB262 J. Payton TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT;…”
 TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; AND TO REMOVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE … J. Payton Notification that SB262 is now Act 461

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We're going to skip over HB thirteen forty three fourteen ninety five fourteen forty seven all the way down to representative Garner are you open you know what I think I see represent Michael and then there she is per Michael and are you ready run your bill perfect then we will start with H. B. fifteen fifty nine represent Michael and then. And if you introduce yourself for the record and you're recognized for senate bill. Thank you representative back on in House District ten. I certainly thank you chairman good morning committee I'm here to present you with House Bill fifteen fifty nine. It is a bill that concerns implicit bias training required by public education or a state supported institutions of higher education. Basically it says the school cannot require an employee to compete or to participate in implicit bias training. It has shown through a Scientific American study that implicit bias training while well meaning does not lead to meaningful change it can actually to an increase in anger and frustration teachers are teaching because I love kids and I love helping them learn. All this bill is asking is that we be sure that the trainings continue to focus on helping teachers be the best teachers they can be. This is not exempt teachers from required training hours and there's no recourse that the individual can take against a school if they attended training and find is implicit training in it and decide to leave they're still required to make up those hours. I have spoken with the ADA and made some of the changes to ensure that the school is in no way held liable I've also spoken with the governor's office in UAMS and they're comfortable with the bill and with that I'd be happy to take any questions. Pretty question subcommittee represent five. Thank you Mr chair I am just curious is this a problem in very many of our schools in Arkansas it is not I have anecdotal evidence of people saying that they've attended trainings that have implicit bias in it that they've been uncomfortable with and we do have some evidence across the country including articles in the paper yesterday about a teacher who was fired because they refused to attend a training that they felt had implicit bias and it and so that's good I just want to make sure that we are indeed making sure teachers are comfortable and that they have an option if they're uncomfortable that they can find another way to train. Any other questions of the committee. Person Maddox. Service center I think you said this is there any is anyone opposing this have you heard from any is anyone any groups anyone hire anyone opposing this bill no ice like I suspect with eighty eight their only concern was to make sure that they're not held liable in any way of teacher decides to leave. Other questions by the committee. I see no other questions is there anyone the audience would like to speak for against this bill no one signed up. C. none. Represent Michael and you're recognized close free bill thank you thank you for your time and I ask for a good vote. Represent macalin has presented HB fifteen fifty nine. What is the will of committee. Person can see. We have record we have a motion to pass or some McKenzie during discussion on the motion. C. notification all in favor. Say aye. All those opposed. Congratulations represent your bills passed thank you chairman thank you Committee. Members we will as indicated jumper a little bit we're gonna move on to HB fourteen eighty nine by representative garner. President Ghani recognized to present your bill. Thank you Mr chair thank you committee this bill is one that I've talked to you guys about. When we first started session and we pulled it down to kind of wait for the learns ACT and then I realized that what I was trying to do is actually included in the learns Act but we still need the bill to To to take care of that the Situation before the rules take effect for a large Act but basically it's just allowing the local school board to approve community service hours all the schools are are required to do community service hours and for artists they're not required it's a it's a part of their letter grade and there are community schools it include in large areas and in small areas that Cannot find enough there are not enough community service sites for for some of the schools and so in order to get a new site listed on that on that approved list you have to go through the state school board and are the state board of education and we're just trying to make that a little more local so that at least once a month instead of when this when this school board meets and so that's actually happened in the learns Act it will happen When the rules are made for the school this local school boards will be expected approving those sites and so this is just to take care of the space in between now and when the real start and this bill will sunset when the large act is in place. And Lucas is it here but Lucas at the state board the association of school boards help me with this language so that we make sure that it Sunset when the when the large act took place and that it would make sure that the local school boards could take on this This role as soon as possible to. That'll take any questions. Reserve guard presented the real or any questions by the committee. C. none is anyone signed up to speak for or against the bill. Seeing none represent Garner which I close for your bill I am close for the bill and ask for to pass represent Garner is closed for a bill here's motion do pass on the table for house bill fourteen eighty nine what is the will of committee all in favor. All opposed. Congratulations representar you pass your bill thank you very much. And just to check represent Richmond I don't believe is here Senator McKee representative Scott. The sooner due diligence I don't see anyone else so seeing no other bills before the committee. Committee we are adjourned.
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REGULAR AGENDA

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1343 Scott TO ALLOW THE CONTENTS OF A TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE CERTAIN CONTENT THAT PERTAINS TO EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA-INFORMED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION WITHIN ITS CURRICULUM.

HB1495 Gramlich TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING DEADLINES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT THE RATE OF TAX FOR A SCHOOL ELECTION.

HB1447 J. Mayberry TO AMEND THE MECHANISM BY WHICH SCHOOL NURSES ARE COMPENSATED.

HB1538 Vaught CONCERNING REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS.

HB1539 Vaught TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OPEN- ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS OFFER CERTAIN COURSES TO EXPELLED STUDENTS.

HB1540 Vaught TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WHO REENTERS A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR AN OPEN-ENROLLMENT PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO TAKE A GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT TEST FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE GRADE LEVEL APPROPRIATE FOR THE STUDENT.

HB1559 McAlindon CONCERNING IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

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HB1205 Wooten TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL THAT ACCEPTS STATE FUNDING OF ANY TYPE TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO CERTAIN STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL.

HB1619 G. Hodges TO PERMIT A LOCAL BOARD OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL ZONES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

HB1489 D. Garner TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES APPROVED FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE.

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HB1602 Richmond TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL WEEK THAT IS NOT A FIVE-DAY SCHOOL WEEK; AND TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO EXTEND THE SCHOOL DAY OR SCHOOL YEAR TO ACCOMMODATE A SCHOOL WEEK THAT IS NOT A FIVE-DAY SCHOOL WEEK.

HB1609 Evans TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE AS THEY RELATE TO TEACHER LICENSURE.

SB361 M. McKee CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES.

PENDING FISCAL IMPACT

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1504 M. McElroy TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY CONSOLIDATED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.

HB1516 Lundstrum TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PARTNER WITH A BUSINESS TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT LOAN SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

HB1529 Ray TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS ADULT DIPLOMA PROGRAM ACT.

SB262 J. Payton TO AMEND THE PUBLIC EDUCATION REORGANIZATION ACT; AND TO REMOVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

HB1587 Wooten TO REQUIRE HOME SCHOOLS THAT RECEIVE ANY FORM OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL STUDENT ASSESSMENT.

HB1590 Walker TO ALLOW A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IMPLEMENTS AN ALTERNATE SCHOOL CALENDAR TO USE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION FOR PURPOSES OF MAKING UP A MISSED SCHOOL DAY.

HB1204 Wooten TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMINISTER AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE STUDENT ASSESSMENT; AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO ADMIT EACH STUDENT WHO APPLIES FOR ADMISSION AND INTENDS TO COVER PRIVATE SCHOOL COSTS WITH STATE FUNDING.

HB1604 Barker TO REQUIRE THAT A PETITION OF A STUDENT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

DEFERRED BILLS

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1113 Rose TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE.

HB1154 L. Johnson TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TYPE OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN APPLICANTS IN AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM.

HB1192 Eubanks TO REPEAL THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1981; AND TO AMEND THE EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1985.

HB1206 Joey Carr TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE INFORMATION CONSIDERED UNDER THE SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM.

HB1350 C. Fite TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EFFECT OF A MINORITY POPULATION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS.

HB1428 C. Cooper TO CREATE THE EQUAL ACCESS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ASSESSMENTS ACT.

HB1514 T. Shephard TO REQUIRE THAT OVERDOSE RESCUE KITS BE LOCATED ON EACH CAMPUS OF EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

HB1551 McClure CONCERNING COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

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