The bill amends Arkansas Code 6-18-2507(a) to require private schools participating in the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program to adhere to the same statutory and Department of Education reporting requirements as public schools. Specifically, it introduces a new subdivision that mandates compliance with reporting requirements applicable to public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that private schools must fulfill these reporting obligations within thirty days of the deadlines set for public schools. If a private school fails to meet this requirement in a timely manner, it will become ineligible to participate in the program. This amendment aims to ensure that private schools maintain accountability and transparency similar to their public counterparts.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1144 V2 - 1-29-2025 08:52 AM: 6-18-2507(a)
Old version HB1144 Original - 1-15-2025 02:26 PM: 6-18-2507(a)
HB 1144: 6-18-2507(a)