Bill > HB1483

This bill amends Arkansas state law to clarify and expand how public school districts can use state funds to support adult education programs, specifically for sixteen and seventeen-year-old students. The bill allows public school districts to use available state funds, including state foundation funding aid, to pay for contracts with adult education programs such as GED (General Educational Development) programs. Under the proposed changes, these contracts must include two key components: financial considerations for serving students and accountability measures to monitor student progress and attendance. The legislation removes language that might have previously restricted or created ambiguity about using state funds for such contracts, effectively providing public school districts more flexibility in supporting alternative educational pathways for students who may not be succeeding in traditional high school settings. This change could help students at risk of dropping out by providing them with alternative educational opportunities funded through existing state education resources.

Education

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1483&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R