Bill > HB1199

This bill aims to repeal Arkansas Code § 6-18-317, which currently prohibits school district boards of directors from granting legal student transfers under specific conditions related to desegregation court orders. The existing statute prevented school districts from approving student transfers if either the resident or receiving district was under a desegregation-related court order and the transfer would potentially violate that court order. The law also previously required that transfer forms be accompanied by an affidavit from board members confirming the transfer did not violate the prohibition, with potential financial penalties (state aid withholding) for non-compliance. By completely repealing this statute, the bill removes these transfer restrictions, which could potentially give school districts more flexibility in approving student transfers across district boundaries. The repeal suggests a legislative intent to reduce administrative barriers to student transfers and provide school districts with greater discretion in managing such requests.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1199&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R