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. Specifically, it states that such students may not enroll until their expulsion period has ended. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 6-18-517, which mandates that a student's permanent school record, including any disciplinary actions such as suspensions or expulsion, must be transferred when a student moves to another public school within their resident district or to a nonresident public school district.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that schools must obtain a student's permanent school record before accepting a transfer for students who have been expelled or are pending expulsion. It allows schools to deny transfers for these students and requires each school to designate a certified staff member to verify the accuracy of the records. The bill also includes provisions for penalties for individuals who provide false information regarding a student's record and tasks the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education with developing procedures and rules for the transfer of permanent school records.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1495 V2 - 3-31-2025 11:52 AM: 6-18-510
Old version HB1495 Original - 2-17-2025 11:57 AM: 6-18-510
HB 1495: 6-18-510