The bill amends the Arkansas Opportunity Public School Choice Act and the Public School Choice Act of 2015 by changing the deadlines for submitting transfer applications. Specifically, it establishes that requests for student transfers must be submitted no earlier than January 1 and no later than June 1 of the school year preceding the intended transfer. This change applies to both general student transfers and those specifically for foster children. Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts notify parents or guardians about the acceptance or rejection of transfer applications by July 1 of the school year in which the transfer is sought.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the language regarding the types of school districts to which students may transfer, specifying that students can transfer to a "nonresident" school district rather than just "another" school district. It also clarifies the notification requirements for school districts regarding transfer options for students enrolled in underperforming schools. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the transfer process and ensure timely communication between school districts and families regarding transfer applications.

Statutes affected:
Old version SB167 V2 - 2-27-2025 01:02 PM: 6-18-227(b), 6-18-227(d), 6-18-227(m), 6-18-233(d), 6-18-1904(f), 6-18-1905(a), 6-18-1905(e)
Old version SB167 V3 - 3-12-2025 01:46 PM: 6-18-227(b), 6-18-227(d), 6-18-227(m), 6-18-233(d), 6-18-1904(f), 6-18-1905(a), 6-18-1905(e)
Old version SB167 Original - 1-31-2025 09:57 AM: 6-18-227(b), 6-18-227(d), 6-18-227(m), 6-18-233(d), 6-18-1904(f), 6-18-1905(a), 6-18-1905(e)
SB 167: 6-18-227(b), 6-18-227(d), 6-18-227(m), 6-18-233(d), 6-18-1904(f), 6-18-1905(a), 6-18-1905(e)
Act 563: 6-18-227(b), 6-18-227(d), 6-18-227(m), 6-18-233(d), 6-18-1904(f), 6-18-1905(a), 6-18-1905(e)