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March 2, 2023 ·10:00 AM ·Room 138 ·8:20
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Bills discussed (21)
Bill Title Sponsor Status
HB1030 Act 426 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…TION PROGRAM. PENDING FISCAL IMPACT Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1030 S. Meeks CONCERNING AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTE…”
 CONCERNING AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF … S. Meeks Notification that HB1030 is now Act 426
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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…THE INFORMATION CONSIDERED UNDER THE SCHOOL RATING SYSTEM. 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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…TRANSPORTATION TO CERTAIN STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL. 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
HB1315 Act 286 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…ise Garner RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE Number Sponsor Subtitle HB1315 Ennett TO CREATE THE SEIZURE SAFE SCHOOLS ACT. REGULAR AGEN…”
 TO CREATE THE SEIZURE SAFE SCHOOLS ACT. Ennett Notification that HB1315 is now Act 286
HB1343 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…AMEND THE MECHANISM BY WHICH SCHOOL NURSES ARE COMPENSATED. 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: “…INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL BE OPEN AND FREE. 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
HB1463 Act 416 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1463 L. Johnson CONCERNING STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR A…”
 CONCERNING STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR A TIERED SYSTEM OF EDUCATOR LICENSURE; AND TO … L. Johnson Notification that HB1463 is now Act 416
HB1468 Act 542 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…AND TO AMEND THE EDUCATION SERVICE COOPERATIVE ACT OF 1985. HB1468 Long TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING FACULTY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND E…”
 TO CREATE THE GIVEN NAME ACT; AND TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND … Long Notification that HB1468 is now Act 542
HB1471 Act 418 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…AUMA- INFORMED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION WITHIN ITS CURRICULUM. HB1471 Haak TO REPEAL THE REDUNDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENT THAT PUB…”
 TO REPEAL THE REDUNDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND … Haak Notification that HB1471 is now Act 418
HB1489 Act 720 · 2 mentions in chapter, agenda
Matched: “HB1489 D. Garner TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITI…”
 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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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 agenda, chapter
Matched: “…estrictions designating areas as 'Members and Staff Only'. 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
HB1511 · 2 mentions in agenda, chapter
Matched: “…THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. HB1511 R. Scott TO CREATE CHARLIE'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRO…”
 TO CREATE CHARLIE'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRONIC CHILD SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM BE INSTALLED … R. Scott Richardson Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment
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 chapter, agenda
Matched: “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.
HB1447 · 1 mention in chapter
Matched: “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

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Members we've got some very special guest here with us today we have a group of students from my district and a couple of our fabulous administrators they here here representing a group that is dedicated to the mental health and suicide prevention put just stand this is a group what we call life savers and. Hosts wide. It is great to have been there miss Janet did to Jesus is a guidance counselor in our districts she is a. Very very passionate about suicide prevention and it's great to have her here with her group Mr Graham's concede you here as well also good morning thankful for your being here thank you members would get two bills that we're going to take care of your committee this morning first one is going to be house bill thirteen fifteen this is a re referral back to us from the bill sponsor. Representative and it represented Fortner. You're recognized to present house bill thirteen fifty. Thank you Mr chair Jack Fortner district for. Good morning committee the needs are sorry representive in it District eighty. We we brought this bill to you before it is the seizure say school bill and you passed it out here unanimously we were so appreciative of that but we had a couple members that came to us with some good amendments and we went through the amendment process and and include included those in there I just read one to you are the. It's on the the last page and what it says would change this to read each public school district shall develop and age appropriate seizure education program consistent with training programs the way we had it was a little broad and that helped us narrow it down and I want to we we want to thank representative Hodges for bringing that to our attention and. So that's where it is we'll bring it back as amended and would ask for a good vote. Members any questions representative Hodges. I just wanna thank represented in it And Fortner for working with me on this No problem ask. Yeah I apologize for delaying the bill I think it's a wonderful bill love the intent I think it's going to be a really positive thing for our schools a survey just really appreciate your working with me on this and make it a great deal even better so thank president I'll make a motion to pass. Members any additional questions. Seeing none anyone in the audience that would like to speak for or against the bill. None representative Fortner represent event you're recognized close for your bill. We're close to your clothes have a motion do pass by representative Hodges all those in favor the most say aye opposed nay graduations your bill is passed thank you Committee. We will go to House Bill fourteen sixty three representative Johnson could see this morning. Great to be here Mr you're recognized yourself for the record your rate present your bill representative Lee Johnson district forty seven thank you for having me in the committee this morning here this bill this is a bill it can be from a constituent actually from one of my superintendents it started out as a small thing it's kind of grown into something that I think is actually a better bill than one when we began the issue that came up is that there was a coach that was teaching on a provisional license and they wanted the cash to be able to each driver's education which seems like a Senate Johnson staff just over there's a others have admin yeah that needs to be taken care of first and I was on a roll you're on a roll so hit the pause button there because that I know you recover will. Members you'll see from this amendment all the cement is doing is adding Senator jim Dotson is co sponsoring the bill. I'm I'm where the amendment may kill the bill my apologies. Yeah. This is just a minute at any other Senator Dotson is a co sponsor. Members you've got you have the amendment in front of you is setting Senator jim Dotson is co sponsor for the sanity and have a motion from representative Vaught to adopt the amendment as presented all in favor say aye opposed nay graduations remembered as been adopted you may present your bill as amended thank you Mr chairman so as I was saying and at the issue came up we had a coach that was teaching a provisional license and there was uh it's a small district as well as with a lot of small districts that struggle sometimes to get people to teach a variety of different subjects and so that they're wanting to ask the coach to teach drivers that but as it stands in rules a person with a provisional license can't provide can't apply for an additional eight endorsement so even though most of us here in this room would be able to probably teach a driver's ed class there was a prohibition against that so we started out just as a process to try to correct that one specific issue and in talking to destin and school administrators it look it looks like there's maybe need to broaden that to expand that so that if you are teaching on a professional license you might be able to apply for any year it indoors meant and not just drivers that so let's say you're teaching math on a a provisional license but you have a background in computer science and you need a computer science teacher to small district currently on a provisional license you could not apply for that endorsement this bill corrects that issue the other thing it does is it is it a removes the testing requirements of currently and and statute to apply for an area of endorsement it's it specifically says you have to test as it stands there's the you know as I got the the the list of these areas some of them there is specific testing available some of them there's really not now and so this clear clarifies that for desi gives them the latitude to decide what do they need to they need to test or do they just need some sort of background information again the guardrails are still sat within desi to decide who would get in there even doors meant that that removes that testing requirements in the bottom just to clarify the drivers that specifically is one of these. Things that you can apply for we added that language at the bottom to make sure we're fixing that specific problem and I'd be happy to try to answer any questions of people having. Any questions members from the Committee. Seeing none anyone in the audience like to speak for or against the bill. C. nine represent Johnson you're recognized close for your bill I'll close my bill Mr president will committee representative painter have a motion do pass by representative painter any discussion on the motion as amended a discussion on the motion. Seeing none all those in favor say aye. Opposed nay graduation your bill as amended has been passed thank you Committee percent. A committee that was good quick work thank you for being here this morning that selling to bills we're gonna take up today. No other business for this committee we are adjourned.
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RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

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HB1315 Ennett TO CREATE THE SEIZURE SAFE SCHOOLS ACT.

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REGULAR AGENDA

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1463 L. Johnson CONCERNING STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR A TIERED SYSTEM OF EDUCATOR LICENSURE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE TYPE OF LICENSE ISSUED TO CERTAIN APPLICANTS IN AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM.

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PENDING FISCAL IMPACT

Number Sponsor Subtitle

HB1030 S. Meeks CONCERNING AGE AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL BE OPEN AND FREE.

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

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

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.

HB1471 Haak TO REPEAL THE REDUNDANT REPORTING REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE CERTAIN SALARY INCREASES.

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

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

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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.

HB1511 R. Scott Richardson TO CREATE CHARLIE'S LAW; AND TO REQUIRE AN ELECTRONIC CHILD SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM BE INSTALLED IN A SCHOOL BUS.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

HB1468 Long TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING FACULTY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO USE A PERSON'S PREFERRED PRONOUN.

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