Bill > HB1757

This bill aims to amend the laws concerning teaching licenses in Arkansas. It would authorize individuals who have been granted deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy to receive a teaching license in Arkansas, provided they meet certain requirements. The bill recognizes that Arkansas is facing a shortage of teachers, particularly those who reflect the background and experiences of their students, and that allowing DACA recipients to obtain teaching licenses could help address this shortage. The bill directs the Department of Education to promulgate rules to implement this new provision, with a deadline of January 1, 2020, or as soon as practicable thereafter.