Bill > HB1938

This bill amends several sections of Arkansas education law to streamline and enhance strategic planning and accountability for public schools and school districts. The bill requires public schools to submit annual school-level improvement plans by May 1 each year, which must include literacy plans aligned with the science of reading and parental involvement plans. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to submit annual district strategic plans by June 30, which must outline literacy and mathematics strategies, funding prioritization, and support for schools needing targeted assistance. To promote efficiency, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with creating a unified application system that consolidates various required state and federal funding applications, including components like federal title funds, parent engagement plans, health and wellness plans, and Enhanced Student Achievement Funding requirements. The bill also modifies provisions related to student achievement funding, requiring school districts to budget and spend these funds on specific supports like academic interventions, teacher recruitment and retention, and student support services. Importantly, the legislation aims to improve educational planning, resource allocation, and accountability by creating more integrated and comprehensive planning processes for Arkansas public schools.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1938&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R