Bill > HB1022

This bill amends the Arkansas School Recognition Program by modifying the existing performance-based incentive awards for public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools. The bill removes some of the original legislative findings about incentive programs and streamlines the language around school awards. Schools can still receive financial awards based on their performance, with $100 per student for schools in the top 5% of student performance or academic growth, and $50 per student for schools in the top 10% but below the top 5%. The awards will be disbursed to the school's fiscal agent and can be used for nonrecurring bonuses to faculty and staff, educational equipment or materials, or temporary personnel to help maintain and improve student performance. A committee consisting of the principal, a teacher elected by the faculty, and a parent representative will determine how the funds are used. The bill maintains the provision that the General Assembly should provide sufficient funds to implement the program, but removes some specific references to previous assessment years and clarifies language around funding distribution.

Education

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1022&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R