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Ends Arkansas Children's Education Accounts
Recent Bills/Ends Arkansas Children's Education Accounts

Ends Arkansas Children's Education Accounts

IntroducedN/A
Failed1 year ago
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House
Senate
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Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
Why This Matters

This bill ends a program that allowed families to use public funds for private education and creates new funding for special education.

If you have a child needing special education in Arkansas, this bill provides new funding options starting in 2024.
Who this affects
families with children · special education services · Arkansas
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill eliminates the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program, which provided funds for private education.
  2. 2It creates a new funding category specifically for students who need special education services.
  3. 3The bill establishes the Community Schools Act Fund to support community schools.
  4. 4This change aims to redirect educational resources to better serve students with special needs.
Read the detailed summary

To Repeal The Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program; To Create A New Education Funding Category For Students Who Receive Special Education And Related Services; And To Create The Community Schools Act Fund.

Bill ProgressFailed
Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Senate
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IntroducedNov 20, 2024
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House

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President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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