The bill mandates that all public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas are required to submit data and information pertaining to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) through a uniform statewide data collection system. This requirement aims to streamline the process of data collection and ensure consistency across educational institutions in the state.
To implement this, the bill amends Arkansas Code 6-10-129 by adding a new subsection that specifies the obligation of public schools to utilize the designated data collection system established by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. This change is intended to enhance the management and accessibility of IEP-related data, ultimately supporting better educational outcomes for students with special needs.