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This bill transfers the powers and duties of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and the State Library Board to the Department of Education, effectively abolishing these two separate entities and consolidating their functions within the state's education department. Specifically, the bill eliminates the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and the State Library Board, moving all of their existing authorities, personnel, records, contracts, and unexpended funds to the Department of Education. The legislation ensures continuity by stipulating that existing rules, directives, and standards will remain in effect until the Department of Education chooses to amend or repeal them. Key changes include modifying various state codes to replace references to the former commissions with the Department of Education, such as updating provisions related to state library operations, educational television services, and administrative responsibilities. The bill also adjusts the appointment process for key roles like the State Librarian, transferring the appointment authority from the now-defunct State Library Board to the Secretary of the Department of Education. This reorganization aims to streamline state government operations by centralizing educational media and library services under a single administrative entity.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb184&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R