The bill mandates that private schools participating in the Arkansas Children's Educational Freedom Account Program must adhere to the same statutory and Department of Education reporting requirements as public schools. Specifically, it adds a new requirement for these private schools to comply with reporting obligations within thirty days of the deadlines set for public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if a private school fails to meet these reporting requirements 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 that of public educational institutions.

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