The bill introduces the "Released Time Education Act" to the Arkansas Code, specifically adding a new section, 6-18-237. This section defines a "released time course" as a religious moral instruction course taught by an independent entity, for which students can be excused from school. It also clarifies that "school" refers to public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools.

Under the provisions of this act, schools are required to excuse students from attendance to participate in released time courses upon the request of a parent, legal guardian, or person in loco parentis. Students can be excused for a minimum of one hour and a maximum of five hours each week to attend these courses. This legislation aims to formalize the process for students to receive religious moral instruction outside of regular school hours.