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This bill modifies several sections of Arkansas education law to extend the deadline for submitting school transfer applications from May 1 to June 1 across multiple school choice programs. Specifically, the bill changes the submission window for transfer requests under the Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act and the Public School Choice Act of 2015, allowing parents, guardians, and students more time to apply for transfers between school districts. The changes apply to various scenarios, including transfers from underperforming school districts (those rated "F" or classified as needing intensive support), transfers for foster children, and general inter-district school choice applications. The bill maintains the existing provision that nonresident districts must notify applicants of their acceptance or rejection by July 1, and it also updates provisions related to athletic participation forms for students transferring between schools in grades 7-12. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility and time for families to make educational placement decisions while maintaining a structured process for school transfers.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb167&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R