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This bill requires public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools to submit data and information about a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) through a uniform statewide data collection system managed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. An IEP is a legally binding document developed for students with disabilities that outlines specific educational goals, accommodations, and support services tailored to meet their unique learning needs. By mandating a standardized data collection system, the bill aims to improve tracking, reporting, and potentially the quality of special education services across the state. The legislation amends existing Arkansas Code § 6-10-129 by adding a new subsection that explicitly requires schools to use the uniform data collection system when sharing IEP-related information, which could help streamline data management and potentially enhance educational support for students with disabilities.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1457&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R