The proposed bill aims to prohibit additional ticket fees for student activities in public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code that defines key terms related to student activities, including "extracurricular activity," "interscholastic activity," and "organized physical activity." The bill mandates that public school districts and charter schools cannot enter into contracts with ticket providers that charge fees above the regular admission price for these activities. Additionally, it requires that ticket purchases are not restricted to a single online vendor and that cash payment options are available.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that public school districts cannot impose any attendance requirements for extracurricular, interscholastic, or organized physical activities beyond the ticket cost. This legislation is designed to ensure equitable access to student activities by eliminating additional financial barriers and promoting transparency in ticket pricing and purchasing options.