The bill HB1689 seeks to amend the Public School Funding Act of 2003 by establishing the Comprehensive Investment in Student Achievement Act, which includes the repeal of several existing provisions related to public school funding, specifically Arkansas Code 6-20-2301, 6-20-2302, and 6-20-2303. These deletions remove references to the state's duty to provide adequate education and various definitions that were previously part of the law. The intent of the bill is to create a new funding framework that emphasizes comprehensive investment in student achievement, streamlining the funding process, and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet the specific needs of school districts, particularly in light of declining enrollment or special education costs.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new student-based funding formula designed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all public school students in Arkansas. It establishes weighted allocations for students based on their demographics and district classifications, ensuring that economically disadvantaged students receive appropriate funding support. The bill also mandates accountability measures, such as requiring public schools to produce reports detailing their goals for student achievement and how their budgets support these goals. Overall, HB1689 aims to modernize the funding structure for Arkansas schools, enhance accountability, and improve educational outcomes for all students.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1689 Original - 3-24-2023 10:39 AM: 6-20-2301, 6-20-2302, 6-20-2303, 6-48-101, 9-28-402, 9-28-113, 6-28-101, 6-42-106, 6-17-908, 14-14-904, 26-74-201, 26-74-301, 14-164-301, 6-20-2305(b), 6-17-704, 26-39-402, 6-20-2305(a), 6-20-2304, 6-20-2305, 6-20-2308, 6-20-604, 26-80-101(b), 6-20-2306, 6-20-2303(14), 6-17-2403, 6-15-2913, 6-15-2908, 6-17-2801, 6-20-601, 6-20-2308(b), 6-20-2307
Old version HB1689 V2 - 3-29-2023 11:27 AM: 6-20-2301, 6-20-2302, 03-29-2023, 6-20-2303, 6-48-101, 9-28-402, 9-28-113, 6-28-101, 6-42-106, 6-17-908, 14-14-904, 26-74-201, 26-74-301, 14-164-301, 6-20-2305(b), 6-17-704, 26-39-402, 6-20-2305(a), 6-20-2304, 6-20-2305, 6-20-2308, 6-20-604, 26-80-101(b), 6-20-2306, 6-20-2303(14), 6-17-2403, 6-15-2913, 6-15-2908, 6-17-2801, 6-20-601, 6-20-2308(b), 6-20-2307
Old version HB1689 V3 - 4-3-2023 01:24 PM: 6-20-2301, 6-20-2302, 04-03-2023, 6-20-2303, 6-48-101, 9-28-402, 9-28-113, 6-28-101, 6-42-106, 6-17-908, 14-14-904, 26-74-201, 26-74-301, 14-164-301, 6-20-2305(b), 6-17-704, 26-39-402, 6-20-2305(a), 6-20-2304, 6-20-2305, 6-20-2308, 6-20-604, 26-80-101(b), 6-20-2306, 6-20-2303(14), 6-17-2403, 6-15-2913, 6-15-2908, 6-17-2801, 6-20-601, 6-20-2308(b), 6-20-2307
HB 1689: 6-20-2301, 6-20-2302, 04-03-2023, 6-20-2303, 6-48-101, 9-28-402, 9-28-113, 6-28-101, 6-42-106, 6-17-908, 14-14-904, 26-74-201, 26-74-301, 14-164-301, 6-20-2305(b), 6-17-704, 26-39-402, 6-20-2305(a), 6-20-2304, 6-20-2305, 6-20-2308, 6-20-604, 26-80-101(b), 6-20-2306, 6-20-2303(14), 6-17-2403, 6-15-2913, 6-15-2908, 6-17-2801, 6-20-601, 6-20-2308(b), 6-20-2307