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This bill repeals additional funding previously allocated for professional learning communities (PLCs) in Arkansas public schools. Specifically, the bill eliminates a provision that had authorized up to $16.5 million in extra funding for the 2023-2024 school year and subsequent years to support the development and administration of PLCs. Professional learning communities are collaborative groups of teachers and educators who work together to improve instructional practices and student learning outcomes. By repealing this funding, the bill removes the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's mandate to provide additional resources for PLC development, including its previous authority to partner with external organizations or education service cooperatives to implement research-based PLC processes. The bill effectively cancels the dedicated financial support and administrative framework that was previously in place to advance professional learning communities in Arkansas school districts.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1081&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R