The bill amends Arkansas Code 6-18-510 to allow school districts to adopt policies regarding the enrollment of students who have been expelled or are pending expulsion from other school districts or private schools. The new language specifies that such students may not enroll until their expulsion period has ended, removing the previous requirement for a hearing by the receiving school district's board of directors.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 6-18-517, which mandates the transfer of a student's permanent school record when they move to another public school within their resident district or to a nonresident public school district. This record must include any disciplinary actions taken against the student, such as suspensions or expulsion. Schools receiving students who have been expelled or are pending expulsion must obtain the student's permanent record before accepting them. The bill also requires schools to designate staff to verify the accuracy of these records and establishes penalties for providing false information regarding a student's record. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with developing procedures and rules for the implementation of these provisions.

Statutes affected:
HB 1495: 6-18-510