The bill amends Arkansas Code 6-11-129(a)(1) to enhance the transparency and accessibility of information provided by school districts regarding their Board of Directors. It mandates that school districts make various types of information easily identifiable on their websites, including comprehensive financial data, meeting minutes, budgets, and personnel policies. Notably, the bill introduces requirements for posting minutes of regular, emergency, and special meetings within 24 hours of approval, as well as agendas for these meetings to be posted in advance—24 hours for regular meetings and 2 hours for special or emergency meetings.

Additionally, the bill requires school districts to provide the names and email addresses of all Board members, along with their respective positions and terms of office. It also specifies that certain sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers and personal addresses, should not be published. The amendments aim to ensure that stakeholders have timely access to critical information about school district operations and governance.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB89 V2 - 1-27-2025 10:04 AM: 6-11-129(a)
Old version SB89 V3 - 2-5-2025 10:29 AM: 6-11-129(a)
Old version SB89 Original - 1-22-2025 01:55 PM: 6-11-129(a)
SB 89: 6-11-129(a)
Act 120: 6-11-129(a)