The bill amends Arkansas Code 6-13-631, which governs the effect of minority populations on school district elections. It establishes that school districts with a minority population of ten percent (10%) or greater and a total population of eight thousand (8,000) or more, as reported by the most recent federal decennial census, must elect their board of directors in compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. Additionally, the bill outlines exemptions for districts operating under certain conditions, such as preconsolidation agreements or federal court orders related to desegregation.

Key changes include the requirement for school districts to adopt resolutions and plans for electing board members from single-member zones, ensuring that these zones have substantially equal populations based on census data. The bill also mandates that school districts submit compliance letters to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, detailing their adherence to the new provisions or stating their exemptions. Furthermore, it allows for the withholding of state funds from non-compliant districts, thereby reinforcing the importance of these regulations in promoting equitable representation in school governance.